trying to drum up spectators for our race clue - need ideas... - Page 2

Papa_Complex · 09-24-2010, 02:06 PM

One other thing, that I don't think regional racing series do much of.

ADVERTISE!

Most of the people I talk to in Napanee, 15 minutes away from Shannonville Motorsports Park, don't even know that there's a track, let alone what goes on there.

Particle Man · 09-24-2010, 02:38 PM

Free beer.

Bluestreak · 09-24-2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle Man

Free beer.

Winner!!

jtemple · 09-24-2010, 03:36 PM

I can't stand watching races, personally. I'd rather ride. If I got to do a couple laps on the track, for free. I'd go.

Amber Lamps · 09-24-2010, 05:28 PM

Advertise and have a stunt show/contest between races. Get a local mc shop to donate a $100 gift cert or something. I'm sure there's tons of Jason Britten wannabes in your area. Get Hooters to have a bikini contest there.

Particle Man · 09-24-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Get Hooters to have a bikini contest there.

I'd go for that

OTB · 09-24-2010, 06:19 PM

It's a tough world out there right now...I was at the WERA regionals last week at Summit and except for the racers, there wasn't 50 spectators.....

smileyman · 09-24-2010, 07:27 PM

Helps if they have reasonable fees for motorhomes or tent camping, decent concessions, good stands and race call PA

TYEster · 09-24-2010, 07:28 PM

I'd have no problem supporting local racing BUT my #1 deterrent...

Location location location. The nearest tracks that allow racing are a haul to get to. And since I love riding on the track I'd either A: want to race IN the race or B: have a trackday the day before the race and stay over and watch them the next.

TommyHotWheel · 09-25-2010, 02:57 PM

Radio stations...exposure, get some radio and TV stations onboard and make sure there is constant action and inexpensive entertainment. I bet some local bands or DJs would like some free exposure also.

09-24-2010, 02:06 PM	#11
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	One other thing, that I don't think regional racing series do much of. ADVERTISE! Most of the people I talk to in Napanee, 15 minutes away from Shannonville Motorsports Park, don't even know that there's a track, let alone what goes on there. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

09-24-2010, 06:19 PM	#17
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	It's a tough world out there right now...I was at the WERA regionals last week at Summit and except for the racers, there wasn't 50 spectators..... __________________ http://www.decreasingradius.net/

09-24-2010, 07:27 PM	#18
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Helps if they have reasonable fees for motorhomes or tent camping, decent concessions, good stands and race call PA __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

09-25-2010, 02:57 PM	#20
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	Radio stations...exposure, get some radio and TV stations onboard and make sure there is constant action and inexpensive entertainment. I bet some local bands or DJs would like some free exposure also. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

09-24-2010, 02:38 PM	#12
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Free beer.

09-24-2010, 03:36 PM	#14
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I can't stand watching races, personally. I'd rather ride. If I got to do a couple laps on the track, for free. I'd go.

09-24-2010, 05:28 PM	#15
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Advertise and have a stunt show/contest between races. Get a local mc shop to donate a $100 gift cert or something. I'm sure there's tons of Jason Britten wannabes in your area. Get Hooters to have a bikini contest there.

09-24-2010, 07:28 PM	#19
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	I'd have no problem supporting local racing BUT my #1 deterrent... Location location location. The nearest tracks that allow racing are a haul to get to. And since I love riding on the track I'd either A: want to race IN the race or B: have a trackday the day before the race and stay over and watch them the next.