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Started by HotRedTurbo, June 02, 2013, 03:14:59 AM

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HotRedTurbo

Hi,
First time racer.  I would like to suggest changing your spectator fee policy.  I have friends and family that want to attend the races but find $20 (just to watch me race) too much money.  I understand the economy hit our sport badly but you are definitely leaving money on the table with spectators such as family members from racers.  Can I suggest some time of family discount or group discount? 

apriliaman

Even the racers got to pay to get in.How are you gonna pay for the electric for your tire warmers.Tracks like barber charge $25 a day.Some tracks are $20-25 for the weekend.
Winner of at least 50 CCS Lightweight Regional Championships
3 National Championships
Top 10 plate holder since 2006

Woofentino Pugrossi

Also depending on the track, some tracks take part of the gate fee, some take it all.

Hell its still cheaper to come out to a ccs race for a weekend with 15-17 races than one day at AMA only to see 3-4 races.
Rob

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HotRedTurbo

Quote from: apriliaman on June 02, 2013, 08:56:55 AM
Even the racers got to pay to get in.How are you gonna pay for the electric for your tire warmers.Tracks like barber charge $25 a day.Some tracks are $20-25 for the weekend.


Yes, but my suggestion did not have anything to do with racers gate fee. 

HotRedTurbo

Quote from: Woofentino Pugrossi on June 02, 2013, 03:19:27 PM
Also depending on the track, some tracks take part of the gate fee, some take it all.

Hell its still cheaper to come out to a ccs race for a weekend with 15-17 races than one day at AMA only to see 3-4 races.


OK, I can see how it can be difficult if the track wants to charge.  I thought CCS pays for the track rental and pretty much runs the show. 

ymracing

When I used to rent Putnam Park it was up to me whether or not to charge a gate fee, if I did, I had to split it with the track.  I chose to charge nothing for riders/pit crew/family and $5 for spectators.  Of course that was 10 years ago.
Garry W. Bird
YMRacing, Champaign, IL USA
AHRMA BOT F2, CCS  AM Lightweight F40; Lightweight Grand Prix #72
Lightweight....ya sure...

Cowboy 6

We have mentioned a few times that "spectators" should be encouraged by a low gate fee ($5 maybe?). Not only will they bring friends for a cheap day at the track but it will translate into more sales at the concession stand for the track as well. Encouraging spectators can only benefit everyone. When a pack of riders shows up to watch on a regular basis, you can be one or two will decide "I can do that" and now you have more racers as well.
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clarustnb

yes - if I had a vote I would lower it as well.  My father's side of the family lives in Millville - however with the gate fees, it would be hundreds to have the extended family come out and watch.  I purposefully do not invite them due to the cost.

If it's a CCS money making effort, heck - I would rather see the entry fees go up by a dollar or two across the whole paddock and have a more open gate [cheaper / free passes given to racers for each entry they have / buy one get one]
Benjamin Loyle
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LoneStar

Amazing how people want something for nothing.
Do you know how much it costs CCS to put on a race weekend?  I'm pretty sure they aren't getting rich over there.
If you enjoy the races, $20 each is a small price to pay for a great time considering I feel like I spend $20 when I open the front door to my house these days.
Us racers pay $35 at the gate in addition to several hundred dollars in race fees, $25 for power, $100 in camping fees for the weekend so you can pay $20 to come watch us race.  That's just the entry fees but we won't talk about what it all really costs us.
Come on!  Chip in something.
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2012 CCS Atlantic SuperTwins AM Champion
2012 CCS Mid-Atlantic SuperTwins AM Champion
2012 CCS Summit Point SuperTwins AM Track Champion

vnvbandit

Don't forget the pit crew gate fees too. I for one, would rather everyone pay for their own services. Please leave entry fees alone.
THANKS!
~Brian
CCS FL 68
ASRA 68
Thanks
Nancy&Patrick

apriliaman

What they need to do is hand out flyers at bike shops and have some commercials on the radio or tv and more people will spectate.
Winner of at least 50 CCS Lightweight Regional Championships
3 National Championships
Top 10 plate holder since 2006

roadracer162

How much does it cost? I'm thinking $15-$20k to rent the track for two days. EMS could be $3k-$5k. Insurance, liability and medical for the racers no idea. Corner workers say 25 individuals at $30 each day maybe $1500. Registration, $ unknown. Don't forget the tech guys. They don't do it for free.

This club level racing stuff isn't a spectator sport. Advertising is a risk versus benefit idea. How many flyers and at what cost. The Florida Region has a pretty nice flyer that includes advertising for the weekend sponsors. These flyers are distributed at local establishments and to the licensed racers for that region. Still very little income from the spectators, and ther again like mentioned can be distributed by the facility not the promoter.
Mark Tenn
CCS Ex #22
Mark Tenn Motorsports, Michelin tire guy in Florida.