Dave, if it makes you feel better, I totally understand what your talking about. I am just happy that only one of my twins ended up racing motorcycles.
I agree, if a kid is on a little 50 track charge $10. Track owner has little to nothing involved with the 50 track. It encourages that family to come out and give it a try. That same family of 5 show back up a month later........pay to get through the gate, buy a $25 OMA card, and pay $25 to try a race. To those that didnt understand Daves post........this is GROWING your business, and revenue . By offering someone a $10 ride on a little PW track.
I disagree with the comments about cost. Yeah, we have to buy motorcycles, and they are expensive. But if your racing on a local level, sometimes its no more than the ball sports.
I have a daughter into competition cheer and hip hop. $250 a month in gym fees. Tumbling classes, uniforms. Trips to virginia beach, Indy, Nashville, Orlando....to cheer for literally minutes on a stage. The cost a huge.
Competitive baseball, soccer.......all have big expenses with them. Unless your playing in a rec league, the cost are big in sports.