so lets look at this from a different angle. Any plans on getting all new racers? Got a couple great opertunities to spread the word about local racing. The first Arenabumpercross race is in Cincy. has any of the "series" organizations contacted them about setting up a tent in the lobby to hand out info about local racing? That is the perfect time. All the parents of little Johnny will be there with the kids... Get them hooked and then reel them in.
Then the Indy DungeyRoczenCross, Same thing. 50K people, atleast one of them will want to "try it". Anyone got a display? I would assume Feld / MX Sports would be OK with it (since half the crowd is already racers.
Heck, I would do the same thing at all the Monster Jam events and Nitro thingys. The place is full of motorheads / rednecks. Those are our people. Go get them.
Anyone working with local shops to offer a free race if you buy a bike from ______ shop? That is a win win, Extra boney for the shop to advertise and good for the sport.
How about the AMA? (I am trying to be nice here, and i mean it) Are they doing anything new like contacting old members to try to get them back? Same thing for the tracks. You should have a list of every racer that has ever been to your track, right? And i assume their address, so are you sending them a Christmas card that says "please come back"?
What about having someone go to Haspin, Wayne National and all the other open riding locations each weekend and hand out the same info? Those guys already have bikes. Why not try to get a few to try racing.
Back to the AMA. (Nice again, I swear) I assume they keep a list of racers that have tried racing this past year or two. Or at least could get it. Can anyone get an address list from them and then send out a "hey, i seen you tried racing at _____, here is a 1/2 your first class sign up if you come back." post card. Whats a post card cost? 13 cents?