While I wasn't there, I do see things at tracks that definately could help the overall speed of things.
1. start when advertised
a. This starts with sign-up. Make sure sign up has the ability to have everyone signed up by the time practice starts. I have gone to races 1-1/2 hour early to prepare, only to stand in line waiting to sign up when they start calling practice. Some of this is on the riders...plan and don't think that 100 people can sign up in 15 minutes when you're all late... Only some of this can be resolved by the sign up team and from what I understand, they were great.
b. Schedule times for practice that prepare for the worst and stick with the schedule. Not everyone hears the PA at every track in all areas and that can cause havoc. understanding that weather and track conditions merit quads, or bikes first, just plan for the worst and stick with it. That way nothing has to be changed and no one misses out and complains. If they miss practice, it is their fault.
c. Stop practice poachers. The riders that feel that they need to be in 1/2 of the classes and constantly plug up the system. Have a system that allows multiple practices multiple bikes and classes honestly and stop the poachers.
2. Track prep
a. tackle track prep from the early hours of racing in areas that are known to need it. Track owners know the areas that are always trouble. After the last rider of a moto goes by that area, take the water truck and disc over that area with a 3-5 minute quicky. Have the tractor and water truck close by so that there is little delay and communcate to the person running the starting gate for safety reasons.
b Incorporate a "Watered" flag into the track workers aresenal. Possibly something that is blue with a water can or rain droplet...? Something to communicate that the track may be wet in the upcoming areas. Safety first. Dont hose the jump faces horribly!
3. Classes. Minimum riders to constitue a class. Not enough show up...you have to be staggered with another class of similar speed or no class.
4. Laps. Everybody wants a zillion laps, and to leave at 3pm. Sorry boys, that aint happening. Its one or the other. Track owners have a general lap time for their track, and can calculate within reason how many classes can be supported within a reasonable time. Keep the number of gate drops within that number. It's a little work at first, but can help the the time complaint.
Just a view from the outside. Don't shoot me...
It sounds to me like the OMA is doing more to promote positive change than anyone has done in MX in years. Its great to see someone listen to the suggestions of an angry mob of people...and actually do some of them. My hat is off to you...Good job