[racefan20]

Rob, I dont know about anyone else but from 6-7PM on a Wednesday night(or any other night) I am usually fairly busy and not around the computer. I would be able to listen much more frequently later in the evening. Just a thought.....

[AlkyMadness]

Originally Posted by aussiemidgetfan Time trials (aka qualifying-something found in every form of motorsport) are important. They give sponsors value for money. All eyes are focussed on one car at a time, that is good sponsorship exposure. It is also a fairness thing, in the spirit of competition, qualifying needs to be held. It is not fair that a faster driver should be held up by being stuck behind a slower driver who is not there on merit (something you will find on a poor/slick racetrack).

While time trials are found in every FORM of motorsport, they are not used by every SANCTION. Such as MSCS.

Heat races are qualifying, TT's are a waste of time.

Also, if I were a sponsor, I wouldn't be looking for my value during time trials. Not that many fans really pay attention. Everyone is waiting for the RACING to begin and most are getting something to eat or out in the parking lot getting lubed. The ones who are in the stand are mostly ******** to themselves and wondering "When the hell is this **** gonna be done and the real racing get's going".

A good announcer will make sure sponsors get mentioned. Bottom line, as a fan, I'm at the track to watch a race, not a commercial. If I want that, I'll stay home and watch NASCAR.

And, TT's are hardly FAIR. Maybe if you have 20 cars, but if you've got 40-50 or more, the track usually goes away and it's never the same for the last ten cars as it was for the first ten (or sometimes vice/versa). How many times have you seen quick time set by the first 2-3 cars out and then the track loses up to a half second a lap as it gets burned out? I hardly call that FAIR.

Finally, tracks will be a lot less dry/slick if the show gets moving and there are fewer unnecessary laps on it.

Concerning the call in show, I echo Racefan20, I usually don't get a chance to hit the laptop until later in the evening. This radio show sounds like a great thing, but I don't get a chance to listen live.

With today's technology, can Mr. Klepper tell how many lurking listeners are logged in at any given time. I'd be curious.

[Klepper]

Good points Gentlemen. For the first year and a half we were on Monday nights at 9pm eastern (amount of calls were the same)and recently switched to Wednesday's at 6pm just to see if there would be any changes in listenership. We have discussed going back to the 9pm time slot on Wed after the "Dolls of Dirt" and might do that soon.

And yes... we do know how many people are listening at any given time.

Next week so far I have Tracy Hines of Tony Stewart Racing & Bobby Writesman of Earl's Performance Products booked on the show at 6pm on RaceFanRadio.com

[Seadog]

Originally Posted by D.O. Sure Greg sides with the promoter, drivers, car owners and Offical cause he has been each of them. The rainouts are history, different promoters and a different group at the top of USAC. Everybody has bitched about how USAC has to change for a lot of years, Quityourbitchin USAC is starting over and still many are blasting them before their first race in the mid-west. Give them a chance. Just about every racetrack in the midwest has somebody who reads this board and they know racing has to change for all to survive. Kevin Miller has ruffled some feathers with some changes yet brought sponsorship and programs in his first 120 days. Give them and the tracks a chance. Sure 10:30 is an easy time to kick around and everybody hopes it's true. Let the season start and see what shakes out. Greg and Kevin are working hard together along with the Jason's and other track officals. Season always starts out with wet days and rainouts. Once the weather clams down for summer see what happens. Tere Haute won't be a problem with only one class but manytracks need another class in the back gate. Everybody pays to race and they all what to go home early like the fans. Let see what happens. D.O. :dologob:

:respect::thumbJust read this post. It is 100% right on. 'Nuff said.

[AlkyMadness]

Okay, now that we know Rob can tell how many listeners are on line at any time, I'm really curious.

What's the average? Since this is web-based, is it in the hundreds? Thousands?

I guess I'd be frustrated if there were a boat load of listeners logged on but nobody bothered to call.

Many years ago, I worked in radio and I know, unless it's face-to-face, a lot of people find it difficult to verbalize what's on their mind. I prefer the written medium. I can review what I've written, and, many times go back and edit (or, in some cases, completely delete).

[KOP]

Originally Posted by Ovalmeister Hey John! How are ya? Any time you need the wife's potato salad fix just say the word. Plenty of it! Don't you just miss those Saturday pre-Manzy backyard cookouts? As far as the smile, when it's race day and you're in a race car with your name on it, how can you not smile big!! :Steer Hugs and kisses! David.

[B] Doing good here my friend. "E" your number to me at: jlemon44@sbcglobal.net Would like to catch up a little. LOL @ those 'hugs and kisses'. Careful, I dont think we are the only two who peek in here :rolling

[KOP]

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Originally Posted by Klepper Good points Gentlemen. For the first year and a half we were on Monday nights at 9pm eastern (amount of calls were the same)and recently switched to Wednesday's at 6pm just to see if there would be any changes in listenership. We have discussed going back to the 9pm time slot on Wed after the "Dolls of Dirt" and might do that soon. And yes... we do know how many people are listening at any given time. Next week so far I have Tracy Hines of Tony Stewart Racing & Bobby Writesman of Earl's Performance Products booked on the show at 6pm on RaceFanRadio.com

I can understand the need to bounce around a little to find the best time slot. Have to agree with racefan20, I cant get to the PC that early on a typical night. One would think that a later time would be better for someone to have spare time to sit and listen. As you mentioned, you have a way of tracking so you would know. The "zero calls" in 2 hours was interesting. [/COLOR]

[Dyno Don]

Originally Posted by Klepper Good points Gentlemen. For the first year and a half we were on Monday nights at 9pm eastern (amount of calls were the same)and recently switched to Wednesday's at 6pm just to see if there would be any changes in listenership. We have discussed going back to the 9pm time slot on Wed after the "Dolls of Dirt" and might do that soon. And yes... we do know how many people are listening at any given time. Next week so far I have Tracy Hines of Tony Stewart Racing & Bobby Writesman of Earl's Performance Products booked on the show at 6pm on RaceFanRadio.com

Does your listener count the people that listen to the archived program?

I never listened live when the show was on at 9:00PM.(Had to rise at 4:00AM), but I do when the program is on at 6:00PM.

I would like the program to stay at 6:00PM.

[CTtoPA]

Time Trials are the most unfair of any form of qualifying at a dirt track.

[Klepper]

I dont know the numbers on the segments that are archived. I do know they are close to or better than the live show.

rk