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4/13/15, 12:07 AM |
#11
Re: An interesting comparison
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Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,374 |
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In my opinion, years ago, "local" auto races were an event. USAC sprint races were an opportunity to see drivers that had participated in the Indy 500. The cars looked like small Indy cars with their gold leaf lettering and numbers, bright paint jobs, etc. and were all shined up sitting on open trailers waiting to sign in. There was an air of excitement and anticipation amongst the participants and the fans! Race day was SPECIAL!! Good promotors knew that and in many cases emphasized it. They promoted for weeks and in some cases months in advance. I don't have answers. While auto racing in general is more mainstream, a lot of people still regard dirt track racing as "redneck" and poorly organized. The world has changed, as have those of us that live in it. We are far busier in our work life, working more hours to make a living, and our "leisure" time is also far busier with more distractions and opportunities. Again, this is my opinion, but if this sport is going to survive and grow, track owners, promotors and sanctioning bodies need to work together, not constantly bicker and compete against each other. Events need to be run quickly and efficiently, and most importantly, be entertaining. Years ago, people attended races because they were special and they were entertaining. That magic needs to be recaptured. |
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4/15/15, 8:05 AM |
#12
Re: An interesting comparison
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Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 186 |
Interesting point on the cost comparison!
But as far as getting butts in the seats, small community involvement is at least the most effective step in the right direction. All those billboards that represent the local businesses in the town, there's no reason that 'Jacks BBQ' cant hold a 4 hour car show Saturday morning to help promote. Work with the track also: 'Buy a rib combo, get $2.00 off your admission ticket.' We gotta stop trying to promote within our own little box of eyes and ears. We gotta get out to the people instead of expecting them to stumble upon the track. |
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4/15/15, 9:00 AM |
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Re: An interesting comparison
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Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,541 |
I remember decades ago them making a big deal promotionally about how they wouldn't unload for less than 10 K to win. (guess they didn't count prelim nights) But it was like $75 or less to start. It wasn't until they started getting far less than a full feature of cars they decided they had to pay someone besides their Big 3.
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