John250
PR Founding Father
OK. I am starting the movement. ALL tracks should move to transponders for 2022. Move the sport into the future, oh wait the future is already here. I know guys that race go karts, sprint cars, and modifieds. Guess what they all have to purchase if they want to race their local races? Transponders. Part of the cost of racing.
And before anyone says it will drive riders away from the sport? Tracks could have some for rental, that would pay for themselves by renting them. Could even be a revenue source for the tracks. I see people spending $400 to $500 for bats for 10 year olds, tons of money on the latest and greatest cleats and tennis shoes for other sports. Newbies show up at the track on their bikes with $200 graphics, moto hose radiator hoses, and spoke skins, they can afford to rent a transponder if necessary.
And before anyone says it will drive riders away from the sport? Tracks could have some for rental, that would pay for themselves by renting them. Could even be a revenue source for the tracks. I see people spending $400 to $500 for bats for 10 year olds, tons of money on the latest and greatest cleats and tennis shoes for other sports. Newbies show up at the track on their bikes with $200 graphics, moto hose radiator hoses, and spoke skins, they can afford to rent a transponder if necessary.