Originally Posted by Dave Rudisell:
Gregg, My wife can go into more details, But i know we had commercials on TV in Northern Ky, and Indiana, also had radio ads all across the region. As far as the big 4 tv stations 5,9,12, and FOX there is no way to run ads there, it cost way to much. I was on the BIG One 700 WLW last sunday talking about the race also. We do alot of advertising and such, never as much as we would like but its what works for us and what we can afford. If the race does get rained out well then your just screwed!! I is'nt as easy as you all think it is. But hey i am not complaining, its fun risking everything you own each week.:2:
Thanks, Dave
I totally understand what you are saying. But we need the sport to thrive, not just survive. I say if we want our sport to grow, we have to think big.
The ads and commercials in IN and KY and the WLW show are all good things, but I think you are pitching your product to people that have already bought into it - preaching to the choir. We need a way to pitch the product to potential new fans. You have the diehard fans already. You'll see the same fans in the stands each and every week. Buy we are slowly falling by the wayside. We need some new fans.
I brought two guys to the races this year that have never been to a race before. Will they ever come back? I don't know, but I'm trying to do my best to help the cause.
I love this sport and want to see it thrive.
