Some more District feedback
Hello - I have sat and read all 9 pages of comments about this problem.
First problem - Tracks allowed to schedule events on top of each other.
Solution - There is only 8 or 9 tracks thatrun mx races with a possible 32 weeks in the season for outdoor if this was divided evenly. The amount of races for all riders to attend would drop. therefore turning out more unique rider and entries because there is not 20 races that month, and it would even save money for the riders. (That is about 4 races per track for 32 races and this is plenty)
Second problem - Officials at tracks
Solution - Get about 8 AMA trained people, older guys and gals that has been around and that is not connected to any club or track n any way and also loves racing. Have them certified and they cover all D-11 races, thats one per track, 4 races per year. Pay them $100+ per event and food/drink - win-win. They can even travel around and swich with each other to see other tracks and how they run.
Third problem - amount of classes
Solution - Cut that down, the D11 and AMA need to come up with a set of classes for this area and not 5 for little johnny and 3 for suzy. Approx . 20 classes total is plenty.
Fourth problem - Cost
Solution - Now most tracks are $10 for spectators
$25 first class
$20 second class
$15 third class
This means for one rider to race 2 classes its $55 not counting gas there or food
Give back the gate fee on the third class or $5 each off the first and second or give them a coupon for food. however you do it just give it back. The riders will give back in return - more of them - more classes and bring more spectators, which buy more food. It will all work out when its done right.
Fifth problem - Series races inside of the series
Solution - If each track pulled together with all the stuff they have to give away now and made one big serious D11 race season. Just think of all the stuff that could be given away at the baquet and more coorperate sponsors would get involved because of the amount of riders - (more people reached) and the tracks would get full gates again. Race for the big cup or #1 plate like the pros do, then you give it up if you loose the next. Sponsors would look harder at that rider because they now know that was the points champ last year and if they made it mandatory to go to at least 2 events per track (even if you dont like it) then the tracks would grow. Also - More money = better tracks or at least it should. you could also have a shoot-out of all OH. Take the top 3 riders in certain classes from all districts - put on one big race at different locations each year and the district that wins overall races gets the moto cup for the following year. then it starts all over again. It could get big enough to bring in other states, now we are all having fun again.
Remember each track is unique in its own way but if everone worked together we could draw in massive amounts of riders from all over. More riders, better tracks, more profits, and less work. Now you have the money to get that tractor or dozer or whatever your case may be.
Also I think that the tracks themselves should be voted on by the D11 members for best track of the year award. this might even get more tracks wanting in the district again or for the first time. more money for district, more tracks in, more riders, more fun for all, more profits, and better tracks.
The biggest problem ever is that if a track is not up to par or trying to make it perfect for race day then someone needs to step up and work with them to get it up and running right. If they cant get it then get out untill you do!!! Sorry guys but why should all tracks suffer from one or two bad ones that dont try anymore and no I am not pointing fingers because there is always 3 pointing back. Im just putting it out there.
Work together and all tracks in OH can make money and continue to grow. keep doing what you are and only a few will make it, or all will be gone.
Thats the dirt from where I sit.