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Kydehart (Offline)
#25 12/3/17 9:51 PM

Originally Posted by BrentTFunk:
There was also a study I was part of in the 90's. No one thing is responsible. The cost to compete is so high I think it effects every class at every track. Historically when racing has thrived it has been because it was inexpensive to attend. It is not expensive compared to other entertainment, but it also is not cheap. If tracks raise ticket prices they know they will see less ticket buyers. Less butts in seats means less money from concessions. All the time insurance costs go up. It is a never ending cycle.
One thing that is going to be a problem for stock classes is, they aren't making 72 Chevelles anymore. When was the last time you could buy a rear wheel drive,carburated V8 on the showroom? This means very little stock parts on stock cars. That drives the cost up, and limits the people who can afford to race.
As for the study in the 90's, it was only about 70% local crowd then, so none of this has happened overnight for any one reason. Just my opinion.

On a lighter note, me not being a promoter, or ever having been involved in running a track, Mr funk brings up a valid point with the absence of stock carbureted V8 rear wheel drive cars. But wouldn't it be nice if they still WERE making 72 chevelles? 👍🏻

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