New Money Class

[redlinepilot]

One of the suggestions we've received for 2010 is that we create purse paying classes, (one for 600's and one for 1000's), that would cost more to enter but would also pay more back (Projection is for roughly $2000 per class per race, and classes for Amateur and Expert.).  The race would be 20-22 miles in length instead of our traditional 16 mile race and include gridding by lap times instead of order of entry.

Great suggestion, It seams very feasible, enhance either the GT classes or Sprint classes to suit the money class as needed. The lure of compensation will attract the talent and help support their efforts. I also suggest that it's time to upgrade the process  and implement timed practices for all classes for griding. It is almost a universal practice every where else.

[ahastings]

I would be for it, maybe $150 not $200 that will prob scare too many people away. then take $100 of each entry to make the purse. would be easy to make a payout schedule based on number of entries. need to make the payout deep enough in the field to encourage more participation because people are only going to enter if they think they have a chance of finishing in the money. Why not just go back to using the GT races as that money race,then you dont have to add more races into an already crowded schedule and the lightweight guys get one too. And as others mentioned bring the checks back to the race weekend

[Team Spalding]

I like what Arnie said. With one addition make the new Money Race/GT class 30 mins.

[eboos]

I would suggest making it a bit longer then that. 40-45 minutes, having a race distance that is equal to a national level pro race.

[ahastings]

I would suggest making it a bit longer then that. 40-45 minutes, having a race distance that is equal to a national level pro race.

AMA Pro races are 50 mi in length, which at their speed genrally equates to a 30-35 minute race depending on the track. If the races are too long making it on one tank of fuel is an issue for some bikes plus it would add too much time in the schedule

[apriliaman]

A 30 min race would be good as all bikes can make it on one tank easy.Most bikes will go 40-55 min on 1 tank.

[Carnag3]

30min race sounds good.  Make the GT races the $$$ races and keep the same schedule.  Maybe a same day payout??

[LilJayRR]

30min race sounds good.  Make the GT races the $$$ races and keep the same schedule.  Maybe a same day payout??

What you can't last a 1 hour race? 


Get working on that cardio!

[Boober]

I think halfway through the year when financial attrition sets in anyone not in a points situation or with a rich daddy will drop this proposed class.  Not only is the class more to enter, but anyone with a bike 600 cc and up will completely use up any brand of tire they are running on.  It actually could hurt entries in other classes towards the end of the year if people decide to just race this one race and use their one set of tires for the weekend then go home.........?!

[badazz]

I would def agree with everyone about same day pay out...
30mins sounds sweet, maybe a lil longer...???
agree with making the GT races money races instead, you`ll get a better turn out!!!   IMHO

[Firecat]

Kevin,

Any word on this?

[CCS]

Some valid points have been made. Yes, we think that the potential is there for total entries to suffer with this high of a fee. We saw Unlimited GP shrink again for the third year in a row while SuperSport and SuperBike remained statistically stable, hence the question of whether it needed to be different.

Our sport is in a tough spot, we're looking at ways to keep racers racing and to keep the series going and this was one suggestion. Thanks Y'all for your input.