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Old 05-08-2022, 11:44 AM
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That overhead view should be required for any major track.
There is no excuse not to use the best modern technology.

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This is remarkably clueless. Who exactly is going to pay to have the blimp overhead every day? Do you know how much that costs?
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Old 05-08-2022, 12:02 PM
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This is remarkably clueless. Who exactly is going to pay to have the blimp overhead every day? Do you know how much that costs?
While I don’t see it necessary for routine races only for big events like the derby this could be done easily with drones.
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Old 05-08-2022, 12:09 PM
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While I don’t see it necessary for routine races only for big events like the derby this could be done easily with drones.
I'm not an expert or even know WTF I am talking about but thinking out loud that they can do it on the cheap with Drones. But probably lots of issues that I am not even considering.
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Old 05-08-2022, 01:59 PM
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This is remarkably clueless. Who exactly is going to pay to have the blimp overhead every day? Do you know how much that costs?
Uh, ever hear of drones
They have overhead views at Santa Anita, do they use a blimp?
Remarkably innovative of that track......
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Old 05-08-2022, 04:41 PM
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Uh, ever hear of drones
They have overhead views at Santa Anita, do they use a blimp?
Remarkably innovative of that track......
Some organizations aren't allowed to use drones.
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Old 05-08-2022, 05:34 PM
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Then my comment wasn't so remarkably clueless.

I guess SA is more innovative and major league than some organizations who are not up to providing the best product possible. What's the downside to providing people who bet lots of money the best available views of the races, as SA does every day?
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Old 05-08-2022, 05:36 PM
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Then my comment wasn't so remarkably clueless.

I guess SA is more innovative and major league than some organizations who are not up to providing the best product possible. What's the downside to providing people who bet lots of money the best available views of the races, as SA does every day?
This is even more absurd. Congrats.

Suddenly, a new contender has emerged.
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Old 05-08-2022, 06:15 PM
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LOL.
YOU called it ridiculous that I suggested something obviously of value to players, but you already knew I wasn't suggesting using the blimp because your track seems to already discussed using drones.

Do you always build strawmen to argue with on the internet?
Troll-like behavior.

Fact remains, it is a good idea and SA does it everyday.
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