Concession Archives


2005
09/05 - WHY WE DEVELOP DUAL OR TRIPLE PITS FOR SOME CONCESSION TRACK 08/05 - THE CONCESSION GO-KART BOOM: A PRIMER 07/05 - SUGGESTED RULES FOR CONCESSION TRACKS 06/05 - THIRD ANNUAL SOURCE GUIDE FOR CONCESSION (RENTAL) KARTS 05/05 - PROSPECTIVE CONCESSION TRACK OPERATOR’S QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED 03/05 - A Year In Review 02/05 - “WHO REGULATES CONCESSION KARTING?” 01/05 - THE FEC OWNER/OPERATOR’S ALPHABET GUIDE TO SUCCESS

2004
12/04 - Recommended Outdoor And Indoor Concession Go-Kart Track Inspection Procedures 11/04 - GO-KART TRACK OR FEC DESIGN – DOING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! 10/04 - THE SEARCH FOR THE RIGHT TIRE 09/04 - REMOTE KART CONTROLS 08/04 - TRIP AND FALL FRAUD: LOOK CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU PAY 07/04 - TIPS ON CONCESSION KART TIRES 06/04 - 2nd ANNUAL SOURCE GUIDE FOR CONCESSION (RENTAL) KARTS 05/04 - SAFETY ELEMENTS FOR ALL FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS 04/04 - ALL G0-KART TRACK SYSTEMS NEED ON-GOING ATTENTION! 03/04 - Give Your Existing or New Outdoor Track A Face Lift With Electric Karts 02/04 - The Top Ten FEC Risk Exposures 01/04 - Concession Track Planning & Design – Part 2

2003
12/03 Concession Track Planning & Design — Part 1 by Peter F. Olesen 11/03 Ten Principles of Motivation by Nido Qubein 10/03 Concession Impression – An Overview of the Amusement Industry 09/03 Amendments for Insurance Criteria for Amusement Rides and Attractions in the State of Illinois 08/03 Proposed New Rules for Outdoor Concession Go-Karts, Dune Buggies and All-Terrain Vehicles in Illinois – Final Draft 07/03 Doing it Right the First Time (Part II) by Peter F. Olesen, P.E. 06/03 Doing it Right the First Time (Part I) by Peter F. Olesen, P.E. 05/03 Source Guide for Concession (Rental) Karts 04/03 IALEI Industry Report – Shows Industry on the Move! 03/03 SOURCE GUIDE FOR WRIST BANDS, TICKETING AND ADMISSION 02/03 WARNING - DON’T THREAD ON ME! 01/03 – SOURCE GUIDE FOR CONCESSION TIRES AND TIRE SUPPLIES

2002
12/02 – Consumer Tips For Visiting an Amusement Park Or Attraction 11/02 – What's New in 2002(Part Two of Two) 10/02 – What's New in 2002 09/02 – Some Ideas to Consider for A Kart Track or FEC 08/02 – Want Music at your Facility? 07/02 – It’s Time for a Change – Upgrading for Success 06/02 – All Go-Kart Track Systems Need On-going Attention! 05/02 – Outdoor Concession Kart Manufacturers 04/02 – Consider the Three P’s in Loss Control 03/02 – Strive to be Better 02/02 – The Real World and FECs – Fulfilling Your Dream (Part Two) 01/02 – The Real World and FECs – Fulfilling Your Dream (Part One)

2001
12/01 – Start Your Engines 11/01 – Tire Wear: Costliest Expense for Concession Tracks 10/01 – What Makes a Go-Kart Track Fun; Industry Expert Peter Olesen Answers Your E-mail Questions 09/01 – Peter Olesen Answers still more Concession Kart Questions 08/01 – More Questions Answered by Industry Expert Peter Olesen 07/01 – Designing a Successful Concession Kart Facility 06/01 – Industry Expert Peter Olesen Continues to Answer Your Questions 05/01 – Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign 04/01 – Do your Homework Before Building a Concession Track 03/01 – The Feasibility Study: Guard Your Investment From Wishful Thinking 02/01 – Industry Expert Peter Olesen Answers More E-mail Questions 01/01 – Industry Expert Peter Olesen Answers E-mail Questions

2000
12/00 –11/00 – A Message to Community Planners: Family Entertainment Centers are Good Neighbors (Part Two) 11/00 – A Message to Community Planners: Family Entertainment Centers are Good Neighbors (Part One) 10/00 – Planning a Concession Go-Kart Track 09/00 – Profile of the ASTM