Another thing about the Virginia Race

joe176 · 05-05-2008, 10:14 PM

Byron, I paid $215 total for crew and driver...congrats on the runner up.....and yes it was nice to be able to get on the road early sunday when you have a long ride home. Still wonder why we have a Div 1 race in Div 2.

Don Whitmore · 05-05-2008, 10:32 PM

Speaking of tracks that take care of the fans and racers, check out D5's Cordova, Illinois and Earlville, Iowa. Cordova hosts the 'World Series of Drag Racing' and at Earlville, they bring the fans in from the parking lots by tractor and wagon. Some think Earlville should host a Sportsnationals.

Jason Kenny · 05-05-2008, 11:05 PM

The difference in crew price depended upon when you bought them.

I bought a tech card and a crew pass at 4pm on Thursday and paid $230.
Dad bought a tech card and crew pass at 7pm on Thursday and paid $215.

greg fulk · 05-06-2008, 01:58 AM

Greg I agree with you! I've said this for years...let a "fan" in for free & they'll spend $20 on "stuff" charge them $5 to get in & they'll spend $2 on a coke & that's it ( you will have 1/2 as many fans too) charge them $10 or more to get in & they won't by a thing! ( & only have very few come) Really if ya look @ it they have already made their money on the racers...so why not let the Fans in 4 free? Whatever they by is profit!

Wade Mahaffey · 05-06-2008, 09:48 AM

Nice rebound Byron, it seems now that if you want to win in SS you'll have to get by the Worner family. As far as the fans go, nobody makes any money on an empty seat. Reduce the ticket till you fill the stands, then you bump it up a little. There are many ways in which a racer can actively promote an event. Simply leaking the event verbally while you are in town. Some folks like the Worner/Cupp GYRA (golden years racers association) that get into town two full days early, could display their cars to promote an event etc. More sportsman fan support means more sportsman opportunity PURSE, SPONSORSHIP MONEY/PARTS, AND THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO DO WHAT WE LOVE......RACE !

05-05-2008, 10:14 PM	#1
joe176 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Posts: 601 Likes: 36 Liked 41 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Another thing about the Virginia Race Byron, I paid $215 total for crew and driver...congrats on the runner up.....and yes it was nice to be able to get on the road early sunday when you have a long ride home. Still wonder why we have a Div 1 race in Div 2.

05-05-2008, 10:32 PM	#2
Don Whitmore Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Another thing about the Virginia Race Speaking of tracks that take care of the fans and racers, check out D5's Cordova, Illinois and Earlville, Iowa. Cordova hosts the 'World Series of Drag Racing' and at Earlville, they bring the fans in from the parking lots by tractor and wagon. Some think Earlville should host a Sportsnationals.

05-05-2008, 11:05 PM	#3
Jason Kenny Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kutztown, PA Posts: 108 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Another thing about the Virginia Race The difference in crew price depended upon when you bought them. I bought a tech card and a crew pass at 4pm on Thursday and paid $230. Dad bought a tech card and crew pass at 7pm on Thursday and paid $215.

05-06-2008, 01:58 AM	#4
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Another thing about the Virginia Race Greg I agree with you! I've said this for years...let a "fan" in for free & they'll spend $20 on "stuff" charge them $5 to get in & they'll spend $2 on a coke & that's it ( you will have 1/2 as many fans too) charge them $10 or more to get in & they won't by a thing! ( & only have very few come) Really if ya look @ it they have already made their money on the racers...so why not let the Fans in 4 free? Whatever they by is profit! __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

05-06-2008, 09:48 AM	#5
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Another thing about the Virginia Race Nice rebound Byron, it seems now that if you want to win in SS you'll have to get by the Worner family. As far as the fans go, nobody makes any money on an empty seat. Reduce the ticket till you fill the stands, then you bump it up a little. There are many ways in which a racer can actively promote an event. Simply leaking the event verbally while you are in town. Some folks like the Worner/Cupp GYRA (golden years racers association) that get into town two full days early, could display their cars to promote an event etc. More sportsman fan support means more sportsman opportunity PURSE, SPONSORSHIP MONEY/PARTS, AND THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO DO WHAT WE LOVE......RACE !