Pro racing and attendance?

[honda907]

What is every ones take of only 41 riders for a 40 rider gate in 250's and 50 riders for a 40 man gate in the 450 class for the opening round?


Spectator count looked thin too...........

 

[GeorgiePorgie]

Ain't nobody makin money racing pro nationals.

Linnger motos. Harder on equipment. just costs more to race outside.

 

[honda907]

Yeah. All the guys at Club are either going to Europe or Canada or waiting on a ride. Some guys like Wentland kinda retired and work for old pros like May. Weird times for a pro motocross kid today......

 

[GeorgiePorgie]

Kinda like the government. Poor get poorer. Rich get richer. Middle class get....well. Diverted towards the poor....?

On the other hand racing is a luxury not a true occupation. So you can't expect a badass benefits package, 401k and health insurance.

Hell even if you look at it. Last place in Canada still making about $100/hr. Only problem is they only work 1 hour a week. 2-30 minute motos. Not a bad wage just need more hours mang.

 

[John250]

I agree. These guys should be making more for making the 40 man gate. They are the show!! Look at Nascar. That is why there are teams that make the show, and then start and park. Because they cant make enough to pay for enough tires or wrecked equipment, but they are fast enough, so they start and park.

 

[honda907]

Nascar doesn't seem to be doing great either..........

 

[John250]

Nascar doesn't seem to be doing great either..........

NASCAR is not. They priced themselves way to high for a while. Now I think the true race fans are getting fed up with all the little gimics that they have. They honestly need to go back to what made them successful in the first place.