Flo and Kokomo
 

So on the running thread today about the activity at Indiana’s Baddest Bullring, someone asked if Kokomo was still on Flo. Obviously they’re not. Getting info on streaming deals appears to be ultra mega top secret classified data. But maybe some of our IOW operatives might be able to leak the reason why they’re no longer on the deal?

Re: Flo and Kokomo
 

Did Flo ever cover any events at Kokomo that weren't USAC sanctioned? I don't recall any.

Re: Flo and Kokomo
 

Flo covered the Kokomo Klash last year if my memory serves me right.

Kokomo used to be shown live on what was Speedshift. Without knowing the details, Speedshift was bought by Flo, I believe. I don’t recall how recent it was but their regular programs were shown on Flo after that.

All races were on Flo last year at kokomo, this year other than the usac races, will not be.

Re: Flo and Kokomo
 

Sounds like the track wants to GYATK instead of watching them on TV. I think more tracks will follow their lead in the future.

I still say that streaming doesn’t hurt the gate in any tangible fashion. Far greater factors in play now, really ever since the plandemic. I still say it’s a great advertisement for your track to thousands of people across the country who might never see it. I would bet they would’ve done big numbers last night had they still been on Flo.

Re: Flo and Kokomo
 

I was told Flo chose not to renew the contract. My guess is not enough quality crew to be everywhere. Streaming has effected crowds. That is why most don't do it. I think you need to see streaming deals compensating tracks more for the product. It also wouldn't bother me to have a 100 mile blackout area.

Interesting Brent. You know it’s been said many times, and myself and Merrillville Al were talking yesterday that the locals don’t support the speedway anyhow. I’ve had folks tell me that more people come to the speedway from an hour away or farther than come from less, so the blackout really might not affect who you think it should. The whole streaming thing is just a very complex topic. Someone is making money or they wouldn’t do it, right?

Re: Flo and Kokomo
 

There’s gonna be a few who who are now spoiled watching on Flo from their climate controlled home. Not me, I want to be at the track for all the things we love ( rumbling sounds in your chest, seeing friends, interacting with the drivers, etc. ) However there’s folks that are sick, injured, elderly, and just physically unable to attend. We have enough regulations and restrictions in this country. Let’s not add more please.