You ohio guys sure are hard to please, think some should go spend a day working on a track and see what takes.
Have a large track at my house, I know exactly what it takes.
The way I see it an MX track is like any other business. You get out of it what you put in it. In order to really make it successful it is going to be a very large part of your life. If an owner isnt willing to give that much the track will be mediocre. Proof is every where.
1. Put more hours into it than you have time for
2. Good layout with excellent prep
3. Manicured grounds
4. Proper infrastructure
5. Trained and professional employees
6. Professional attitudes
7. Perfected job descriptions for each task required
8. Tight schedule
9. Stick to the rules for everyone
10. Marketing, marketing, marketing
There really isnt much more to say besides that. If you cant do it the turnout will suffer.