What do the racers want?

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- August 14, 2014 at 2:49 pm #32016
  
  Anonymous
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  The highest competition and professionalism.
  
  The USOoD looks like a cool event for sure. It’s something unique and it’s got my interest.
- August 17, 2014 at 8:57 am #32150
  
  Walt Gifford
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  Pay low entry fee and not get nickel and dimed with allot of hidden fees.
  
  Gif
- August 17, 2014 at 5:10 pm #32168
  
  Ted Hamilton
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  Good value for my money — lots of track time without hidden fees, and a family-friendly environment with good food and bathrooms.
- August 18, 2014 at 4:04 am #32208
  
  Oliver Kell
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  Organization.
  I went racing for the first time in years this spring.
  It was a MESS. No one could tell me when the track was going to open, drivers’ meeting etc.
  …and they wondered why turn out is brutal.
  
  Posting a schedule that is realistic and sticking to it shows a lot. Make sure you have adequate time between sessions and arr organized!
  
  pre registration makes life a lot easier and make sure your credit/debit processing machine works!
  
  Also doesn’t hurt to listen to racers if and when issues present themselves and provide good value.
- August 18, 2014 at 6:53 am #32212
  
  Britt Robinson
  Participant
  
  I WANT THE TRUTH!
- August 18, 2014 at 8:21 am #32215
  
  Roberto Perez
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  Track Time……..
  These days we have way too many classes……….
  5 classes should only exist……..
  KIDS 5-7
  Sportsman 8-11
  Juniors 12-15
  Seniors 15-34
  Masters 35+
  - August 18, 2014 at 10:13 am #32227
    
    Lance Duhon
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    here is a sample of our schedule.
    
    http://nolamotor.com/PDF/SAMPLE%20DAY%20SCHEDULE.pdf
    
    We also have another series in Lafayette, La thats only 206 senior and junior. So nice to have two series that dont take longer than 3/4 of a day.
- August 18, 2014 at 4:07 pm #32239
  
  Evan Fraser
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  I agree. Organisation. Clear scheduling. Solid communication.
  
  And THE TRUTH.
- August 19, 2014 at 7:46 am #32274
  
  Tim Koyen
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  Before trying to understand what your customers want, you need to first define who your customers are.
  
  If your customers are pro level dirt racers, they want something different than club level sprint racers. Determine what your market is, then ask them what makes a great event.
- August 21, 2014 at 7:38 am #32361
  
  andy graham
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  here’s something that I’ve been wondering out loud about for the past few months, but havent found a solid answer to yet…consider this…..
  
  motocross, especially amongst youngsters (12 and under), is BOOMING in the state of FL and has been for a number of years. One track near Tampa regularly draws 500+ entrants for it monthly local series races, most being kids under the age of 15.
  
  I’ve been wondering, why does MX, with all its known dangers draw so many while karting struggles to keep its head above water in the same state/area. Would be interested to hear some thoughts on this.
- August 21, 2014 at 11:30 am #32366
  
  patrick j slattery
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  It seems like many clubs and org’s. tend to try and please as many customers (racers) vs doing what is right for the majority. The biggest problem as I see it is way too many classes with little track time for the dollar spent. Someone mentioned 5 classes but really, the tracks need to have as many entry’s as possible to survive.
  
  One kid kart class
  
  two sportsman
  
  two juniors
  
  two seniors
  
  and one Masters
  
  That is 9 classes, should be something for everyone and not to many to get some decent track time. WKA thinks they are doing something great by going from 13 to 12 but that is still way to many IMHO
  
  Pat
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