Concession Corner 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