ck1racerx
PR Addict
I as a motocrosser, I have ZERO interest in racing through the woods. GP's and hare scrambles are not moto. Yes, they are fun, so is play riding at the local dust bowl, but that is not racing. Unless it is something like a 24 hour race on a LONG track, Im not crazy about racing with several classes at once since that adds to the danger factor, guys going at different speeds and with different talent levels, never know when you come over a jump the "c" rider that your lapping may change lines on the face... but we could try it.... just don't know how that will attract more racers.
Giving guys more seat time for the dollar is where it is at. Talk to the average pro practice guy. That is the answer every time. "Why race for $25 and get 10 min of seat time, when I can practice all day for the same price".
Dirt Country also ran a split day long ago, It was OK but does not help the families running both youth and amateur. Besides, I like watching the little guys. And having them watch the older riders may help them develop skills needed as they progress.
Telling an owner of a track not to have an open practice since there is a race somewhere else is not fair. The main reason they have open practice is to generate revenue. And lets face it, if a guy is going to an open practice over a race because it is 20 min closer, they are not racers anyway. Having multiple "organizations" in one state also spreads out the customer base also. Getting 4 to 7 track owners to agree on a schedule is a miracle. Have 15 to 20 agree would take an act of God.
Kinda surprised few people had anything to say about my other ideas. Really though some of them were very solid... Maybe not.
Oh well, we can keep trying.
Giving guys more seat time for the dollar is where it is at. Talk to the average pro practice guy. That is the answer every time. "Why race for $25 and get 10 min of seat time, when I can practice all day for the same price".
Dirt Country also ran a split day long ago, It was OK but does not help the families running both youth and amateur. Besides, I like watching the little guys. And having them watch the older riders may help them develop skills needed as they progress.
Telling an owner of a track not to have an open practice since there is a race somewhere else is not fair. The main reason they have open practice is to generate revenue. And lets face it, if a guy is going to an open practice over a race because it is 20 min closer, they are not racers anyway. Having multiple "organizations" in one state also spreads out the customer base also. Getting 4 to 7 track owners to agree on a schedule is a miracle. Have 15 to 20 agree would take an act of God.
Kinda surprised few people had anything to say about my other ideas. Really though some of them were very solid... Maybe not.
Oh well, we can keep trying.