There has been many good points brought up here. Every one is a discussion in itself. We have raced at many different tracks, including 6 of the tracks on the National schedule, and Loretta"s. In different areas, the protocol is very different than in others. Some tracks had it down, others, mass confusion every time we were there. With discussions about eliminating classes, combining them, and staggered starts, and separate gate drops, I thought of one track. Efficiency in running the race day, can save a lot of time. Red Bud had it on. One track owner here said he depends on his core people. I believe that, and I'm sure Red Bud had it's core also. The first race of the day they had the first 3 races at staging. First race at the gate, 2nd staged in order of gate pick, (determined by computer), and 3rd waiting outside the staging area. When the gate dropped, the next class was on the gate, the next one staged by gate pick, and the next one, ready, and waiting to be staged. They didn't waste time, and got it done. They raced all those classes, and at 5pm, I'm having a beer in my pit. Some places can get thru the race day in good order, and some can't. But it does take that good core of people to do it, and they are very hard to come by. Things always happen on race day, like accidents, or equipment malfunctions, but you can't predict those. Riders need to be ready, and the tracks need to get things started on time, and keep it moving. Practice starts at 8am. Sign up should be closed. Get there in time. Riders themselves cause disruptions to the race day program, that can be avoided. Everyone can have their class, but be there on time, and be ready 2 races before yours. It always amazed me how some tracks get thru it all in good time, and others barely get thru it.
