Now here is another one all for the extra money out of our pockets for the so called event. But I get the feeling from looking at your post on how was the pro class, that like George who is also all for the transponder and wasn't there. That you weren't at the event either. Maybe next year you should lobby for a pressure washer tax in the pits. After all it is an event and why not pay a few more bucks for a clean bike. What's a fare tax? What about $10 and don't forget to add $5 if I pay with a credit card.
I had a good time but it's not Loretta's or Mini-O's so I'm sure we could do with out the transponders. Also the gate fee seems to be creeping up a little isnt it? And I'm not complaining about camping $30 is fare.
Area 51 Can-Am is an event! Less money, more track time, and swag is being given back to the riders. Not left over crap but true prizes ( tires, goggles, gear, backpacks, loading ramps, stands.)
Please don't continue to over price a fun weekend.
Your right I was not able to attend, and not because of the $20 transponder fee, but because my bike is blown up. Had either of my bikes been running I would have been there. I agree that the costs of things seems to be going up, but its not only in the moto world. Things in this world keep getting more and more technologically advanced and it raises the price, but also makes our lives a little bit easier. Have you ever tried to score a race? Me neither, but i have watched the scoring ladies and its not easy (kudos to you ladies). Next time your at the track, sit there and watch every rider come by and write down their numbers, every lap, every moto.
Are you one of the people who think McDonalds workers deserve $15 hour when they cant even make a cheeseburger right?
The rest of this goes to everyone:
Heres my point...... No matter what happens someone will always be upset. The bigger races cost more for the vendor so they charge more. Not every track gets support like Area 51 gets. Nor is every event gonna be the same and be able to offer the same prizes. Life isnt fair, just ask Hershey he is always reminding me of that
. Some things are cheaper than others (some are more expensive), some are better (some are worse), some are bigger (some are smaller), i think you get the point.
Tracks are businesses too and have to make money to stay afloat. Otherwise their names will show up on the deceased track list that continues to grow. And by all means, if you think you can run a event better, and cheaper, please do so afterwards we can all let you know how we feel about it. If you shall succeed, you will be the PITRACER HERO, however if you shall fail, maybe you will respect the track owners a little more and appreciate the efforts they make to hold a big event and make it as smooth as they can.