Originally Posted by terrehautian:
Let me preface by saying a few things. A track with racing is better then a track with no racing. Also, when Mike King took over promoting, I was excited, even volunteered time to help out to get the track ready.
Now that that is out of the way, I am very disappointed in this season schedule. Four races: two in May, one in July and one in Sept. To me, for such a historic track, that is the worst schedule. Even worse is that only half on a weekend.
I realize that weekly racing won't work on such a big track there. Even twice a month races might not work with so many weekly tracks. But why not have some sort of race atleast once a month.
If there isn't more races next season, I am ready to see someone else try to promote the track. A active track is better then an inactive track.
Also, bringing "extras" such as Robosaurus doesn't exactly entertain me anymore. I know it will be great for kids.
One thing I would like to see, but would require a major time and money investment is a major concert after the racing is over. I am not talking about some local band up on the scores stand between races. A full blown concert that has quality sound and a quality stage from a well known regional or national band/singer. I realize this will increase costs, but if you bring in Brad Paisley or Zac Brown band and charge a full concert price, people will come and stay for the concert.
I plan on going to some sprint car races, but probably won't be at the Action track this year. Probably head to the burg a few times, LPS, and TSS.
I am done now.
So let me get this straight. You're bitchin about the schedule, but not going to support any of the races on the schedule? When was the last time you promoted a race? I'm sure Mike would love to have more, but for whatever reason, couldn't make it happen.