@Curt Kistler wrote:
After discussions with all of the track owners, Doug, Angie and some fellow racers we have all agreed that there is a need for some sort of production company to elevate our races to that of a Pro-Moto event. We have a company waiting in the wings to produce such events. It costs money however, like everything else.
Curt, I do agree that it would be cool, and helpful, and professional, to have something like that at the races. (And I think maybe you should explain what you mean by “production company”.) I don’t think however, that we should increase the entry fee by much, if any to accomplish that. Last year there was money that was given back to the racers at the end of the season that probably could have been put back into the series. But in its first year, the promise was made that the fee (the $10 per race above the regular track entry fee) would go 100% back to the racers. I recall some input from racers saying that they would rather have no trophy, or some sort of other recognition, and let those funds be turned toward the overall production of a top-notch event. There has been much talk about getting series sponsors, too, and I think that would be an area to pursue for that (the sound system, stage, etc). I think you mentioned that there was plenty of room for signage on the trailer/stage.
We all want this series to grow, but making it more expensive isn’t going to help. Since it is a series that includes everyone from Kid Karts to the Pros, we have to consider that in our approach to the events. Again, yes it would be great for the extended families of the juniors to come to an event and be able to hear Drew’s excellent announcing of the event, and of course, the racers like to hear the important announcements in the pits, too. I just don’t think that the majority of the racers are going to accept a continual increase in entry fees.
Ok, that’s my comment…. for now. I think we HAVE to keep the ideas flowing, and working TOGETHER to come up with a game plan. I will do what I can.
angie