More compitition than a normal raceday? Maybe.
Because the there are a limited number of races in the series? Maybe.
Is it the "Big Event" feel? Maybe.
If my son ever gets competitive, we will be there. Sounds like a great time.The extendedcross was fun- we would change a few things now knowing numbers, time factor etc. but all in all it was a fun day and we were glad to give it a try!!! It was a bummer that there were 10 tracks either running practice/race within an hour and half of one another!!!
I know this goes against the core fabric of PitRacer, but why not focus on what is working, like the battle series (a known fact) rather than throwing crap at a wall and seeing what sticks (i.e. most of the ideas in this thread)
So why is the Battle series successful?
is it because it's cheap to race? Nope.
Is it because of limited class structure? Nope.
Is it because of shorter days at the track? Nope
Is it because of more seat time? Nope.
Yet people still show up like crazy. WTF??? So why does it work?
Better prep than a normal raceday? Maybe.
More compitition than a normal raceday? Maybe.
Because the there are a limited number of races in the series? Maybe.
Is it the "Big Event" feel? Maybe.
So when people say it cost too much to race are they really talking about it how it cost too much to race a whole season long series with little reward at the end of the year? When people are they talking about spending too much time at the track is it for a single raceday, or is it too much time to go racing every Sunday all summer long?
As times have changed so have the riders/races way of thinking. For me personally, I can afford both financially/time wise to spend one weekend a month at the races, and fill in other free time with open practice. Still looking for the most bang for the buck, I'm going to hit the Battle series (and OMA's Spring series) for all the reasons above.
Less is more...is the keys to success.....
Less is more...is the keys to success.....chili town comes to mind!!! How about a party at the cliff...two day ride day with sat camping and demos both days...I bet that would bring people in! Kinda like party in the pasture..or something new like a mini race series ..like the battle series but just for mini riders...maybe a round at each OMA track ...that's a new idea!!! Just call me JO or jason...I am a great promoter!!!! Hahahah see ya summit it's going to EPIC!!!!
Bingo! How many entries do you think CTMX would pull in if they had 12 races a year? Numbers would not be 500 per event like Honda Hills used to racing every other weekend.
Just look at Malverns numbers of the Spring series, Battle, and LLAQ versus the other how many other races they held.
Maybe the limited series grows to a point where it becomes a 2 day/3 moto weekend or more split up with Friday practice leaving more time for longer motos. We are progressing in the right direction.
So I guess to answer your question, no the Medina Co fair is not a "great growing success" because of the numbers of a fair in Cadiz. It apearanly is a "great growing success" when measuring it by the criteria you have suggested. As it (like most of the other rounds) had a 32% Increase over the prior years turn out.
Again Tim, I sincerly want to thank you for bringing this up as it has proved a very important point.
Georgie, it depends whom your talking about? I go to let my son do what he loves and support him but I also must say that after the practicing or racing is done, I am there to kick back, relax and have some drinks. Also, for both of us to hang out with our MX friends.Do people go to race or do they go to party
Georgie, I also understand that you don't care about the awards but to some it is a big deal. My son now prefers Kames bucks or shirts over trophies unless it is a big race, like the Battle series. I still remember at my sons first race ever at Malvern Jonathan was on his KX65 and got dead last but for some reason thought he would get a trophy (not sure why). So, he goes up to the little trophy barn and Tina Sams knew he didn't earn one but came up with a trophy to give to him and he thought that was the coolest thing ever, he was on cloud nine. (BTW Thanks Tina it meant a lot to us). So, to some of the newer racers and the little guys, I know it means a lot.I don't care about awards.