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  #3 11/4/22 12:56 PM
Originally Posted by flagboy55:
Some people on the thread about qualifying seem intent we need to change the sport in order to keep or get new fans. I would say I disagree and certainly qualifying is a very small part of the equation. It’s been brought to light from time to time on many different threads about attracting and keeping fans. To that I ask, what attracted you? I mean most of us were hooked long ago and still keep coming whenever we can, in spite of sometimes inefficient shows, questionable weather, and dust in our beer. To me it’s exposure that’s needed. And the kind that makes them thrilled to see it. You know things like controlling the uncontrollable, man versus machine, extreme power to weight, bicycling on a treacherous cushion. All the things that keep us coming back. I don’t know how to make someone appreciate that, but if we can find the answer I think it will go a lot further than format changes
What attracted me, in my view, is of no consequence I'm from a different generation. I think we need to do things that attract a new generation and thats why I brought up the subject in the first place. To get exposure you need to run a program that moves along quickly and that may be more important than the things that make all of us excited about the sport. Hopefully having our races on flo will help with the exposure part. Alot of this generation is bored easily, watch the ones that are there and you will see their heads down looking at their phones. I think if they watch they will see an entertaining product on the track but in alot of cases they arent willing to invest much more time than they would going to a movie or a baseball or basketball game. We need to advertise on platforms they are using and then deliver a short exciting show that doesnt last more than about 2.5-3 hrs. IMHO thats what will bring them back for more.

John Hoover

“To whom little is not enough, nothing is enough.” Epicurus
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