The New IHRA ???

[Michael Beard]

Here's how you could make the argument:

I think it would help if they took money off the top and paid first round winners. They did it in the early years of the Bader era. The entry fee was lower then, but I understand that expenses are a lot higher today than they were 10 years ago, so for argument's sake, I'd leave the entry fee alone.

Right now, it's a $135 entry fee in Stock, and the payout is:
Win $1,000
R/U $400
Rnd 4 Win $160
Rnd 3 Win $120
Rnd 2 Win $80

With 40 cars, the total payout would be $2,200.

To start payouts with Rnd 1 winners and keep at least that amount of revenue to keep the tracks and sanctioning body going, the payout could be:
Win $700
R/U $300
Rnd 4 Win $160
Rnd 3 Win $120
Rnd 2 Win $80
Rnd 1 Win $40

With 40 cars, the total payout would be the same $2,200. Now, if there's more cars then that, the round money adds up quicker and it'd cost more this way, but it's my belief that more cars would race for this purse vs what we have now, and make up the difference.

What do you guys think?

...and then people would discuss their thoughts on it. That's it.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Here's how you could make the argument:

Right now, it's a $135 entry fee in Stock, and the payout is:
Win $1,000
R/U $400
Rnd 4 Win $160
Rnd 3 Win $120
Rnd 2 Win $80

With 40 cars, the total payout would be $2,200.

To start payouts with Rnd 1 winners and keep at least that amount of revenue to keep the tracks and sanctioning body going, the payout could be:
Win $700
R/U $300
Rnd 4 Win $160
Rnd 3 Win $120
Rnd 2 Win $80
Rnd 1 Win $40

What do you guys think?

Either is fine.. Interesting though!

Remember taking home $700 winning Stock at the 1980 Southern National at Commerce in 1980.

Somehow you got to bring the public back to the races.
Good food, entertainment, family and kids facilities, showers, easy parking are keys to generating revenue.

Think MIR has the right idea on Restroom Facilities.

All about the sensory experience.
People come back because they remember a good time.

Remember at Moroso in late 80's and early 90's beer being sold at the races.
Is that an option today?

However Races need an entertainment area for families to keep an eye on their kids, kiosks for race and non race related products and services, seminars of all kinds, some of the stuff you would see at at state fair, adding gym for exercising.

Heck I have been to a few Warrior Dashes that bring in a lot of people.
Invite McDonalds, and local resturants such as BBQ cook off contest or a Pho Soup and Chineses Food.

FWIW the food sucks at most Tracks...and way too pricy.

When I go to a weekend long race there is a lot of dead time.
Get bored after taking a few laps around the pits looking at other peoples cars.
Yeah you meet old and new friends....may get a nap in..
Attend to the your car, wash, polish, clean.

Otherwise until the racing begins there is not much to do.

my 2 cents

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