Permission Granted
App Grand Prix
When we wanted to build a racetrack in the middle of the swamp, they told us we were crazy. So we built it. Now we hold our board meetings at 200 MPH. When we wanted to host an Indy Car race, they told us we were crazy. So we’re hosting one. We get things done because we are crazy, oh the irony!
Next task..disrupt motorsports. So, in April, we will be the annual site of the Verizon Indy Car Series’ Louisiana Grand Prix. This will be the funkiest, non-traditional… Show more stop on the Indy Car series. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to enhance the fan experience at live races. How do we do that? By catapulting our brains outside of the box, and bringing in the most creative minds to do it. Do you have the “mojo” to play? On the track, Indy Car racing is the most exciting and competitive motor racing in the world. Let’s figure out a way to make going to a live race an experience that is second to none. We need your help.
Why?
Indy will be watching and will have a big interest. We are especially interested in members of the DMTT club. (Does More Than Talks)
Get Torque!
Don’t tell us—just look in the mirror and ask yourself—then come show us
Come and help us show the world of motorports that technology and racing is a partnership prime for cross pollination.
We are looking for the innovators, the builders and people who get things done * Sysadmin? * Developper? * Creative? * Entrepreneur? * Fabricator? * Racing enthusiast? * Inquisitive mind?
We will pop the hood and showcase our engine.
Show us what you can do, modify, enhance or build. Your goal will be to:
Excel
Compete
Show how much app torque you have
Attend tryouts for an important role in the most exciting show in motorsports!
We have racing go karts— the ones you can drive go 45. We take up our own zip code— so bring your drones— we can practice formation flying (for the race air show) or we can have a demolition derby air war- your call. Yes, and, about that
“ Permission Granted ” stuff,— way too trade proprietary and sensitive to put in writing here, but you will know all about it before you leave the event.
Details and Registration
When : November 22, 2014
Where : NOLA Motorsports Park
Registration Link : appgrandprix.com
FAQ
What is this exactly?
Our App Grand Prix is a traditional Hackathon that will take place over 2 days.
Why?
We will be hosting the Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana April 10–12th, 2015. We committed to make this event engaging, fun and interactive. In order to achieve this goal, we’ll be relying on the local tech community to come up with some innovative ideas and apps for the event.
Who is invited?
In a traditional Hackathon, programmers and designers are usually present. For this event, we want to invite
entrepreneurs
technologist
racing enthusiasts.
We believe the mix of all this different crowds when working together can create some cool application that the racing world has not seen yet.
Will there be prizes?
Yes. we will send out more details on the prizes shortly.
Also we will have 2nd and 3rd place prizes.
The racing world will be watching with a keen interest how apps can enhance the race spectator’s experience at the LA Indy Car Grand Prix. A solution applicable to other racing venues on their circuit will bring a lot of attention to the team who developed it.
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