USAC Webcasts

AustinSprinter · 6/20/10, 3:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Klepper

Question: What would be an acceptable rate to pay to see that happen? $1.99 a race? $4.99??

Hey Dude!!....don't matter to me....just comes outa da 'Race Travel'n Fund'...bring it on!!.........
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Brucer'

Beer Goggles · 6/21/10, 8:34 PM

As for what to charge for Pay-Per-View.

I think a target total $ gross would be what the promoter would charge a title sponsor for the evening. For example $4000 cost to sponsor a local show.

Divide that $4000 by the number of projected viewers to get your cost to view.

In this case an estimated 500 buyers would be $8 cost to view.(It will take promotion to reach that number )

How many have viewed the free (Unannounced) live shows so far ?
I think USAC knows that figure.

Pine · 6/21/10, 8:58 PM

I've been saying this since the live web cast began....USAC could have an initiation fee for USAC Live....pick a number 50 bucks...That's USAC's money....then on race night, the Promoter and USAC go 80-20 or 70-30, with the Promoter getting the majority of the race night money. I think the Promoter should charge general admission price's for the web cast....How else can you watch USAC's best go wheel to wheel from the comfort of your own couch...20 bucks isn't to much to ask.....I'M IN....

P.S.....Free is nice thouigh...:2:

Russ · 6/21/10, 9:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pine

I've been saying this since the live web cast began....USAC could have an initiation fee for USAC Live....pick a number 50 bucks...That's USAC's money....then on race night, the Promoter and USAC go 80-20 or 70-30, with the Promoter getting the majority of the race night money. I think the Promoter should charge general admission price's for the web cast....How else can you watch USAC's best go wheel to wheel from the comfort of your own couch...20 bucks isn't to much to ask.....I'M IN....

P.S.....Free is nice thouigh...:2:

I'll watch when I'm home as long as it is free. I wouldn't pay anything for it though.

racegal · 6/21/10, 9:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SprintManDave

I personally would rather see the races live, even if I have to drive an hour and a half to get there,but I am unable to attend this weekend due to illness and on meds that I am not supposed to be in the sun or heat,so I appreciate the webcast very much.

Dave, I hope you're okay!!!

Pine · 6/21/10, 9:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ

I'll watch when I'm home as long as it is free. I wouldn't pay anything for it though.

Thats the problem....most people want something...........FOR NOTHING...

STIDA.com · 6/21/10, 9:55 PM

I would say like a 19.99 start up fee to get a user name and password.....that money would go to USAC.....then per event that you would like to watch..somewhere around 2.99 to 4.99 that would go to the Race Track....

Just throwing out an idea...

captrat · 6/21/10, 9:58 PM

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Originally Posted by USAC Fan

For someone who's so intune with the fans, why has Dave Rudisell never allowed live, full webcasts from L-Burg?

Several of us have asked and he;'s refused to answer.

I am against the free broadcasting of any short track racing be it on TV or Webcast. For many years short track racing has been sold a questionable idea that such things will put more people in the seats. Whether it be ABC's early days with the Hulman Classic, the Knoxville Nationals or Thursday Night Thunder; in the long run they generated very little new interest or new fan loyalty. Since this thread is specific to USAC I would respectfully make this suggestion. Many years ago Steve Sabol started a 30 minute TV highlight show called This Week in the NFL which in reality probably generated more new fan interest than the then televised Sunday games. Such a show with a compilation of exciting highlights from the three USAC divisions vying for the new National championship, participant profiles, track overviews, etc. would do much more to attract new fans. The webcasts, in particular, focus on an already established fan base.

AERO410SCJA · 6/21/10, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by captrat

I am against the free broadcasting of any short track racing be it on TV or Webcast. For many years short track racing has been sold a questionable idea that such things will put more people in the seats. Whether it be ABC's early days with the Hulman Classic, the Knoxville Nationals or Thursday Night Thunder; in the long run they generated very little new interest or new fan loyalty. Since this thread is specific to USAC I would respectfully make this suggestion. Many years ago Steve Sabol started a 30 minute TV highlight show called This Week in the NFL which in reality probably generated more new fan interest than the then televised Sunday games. Such a show with a compilation of exciting highlights from the three USAC divisions vying for the new National championship, participant profiles, track overviews, etc. would do much more to attract new fans. The webcasts, in particular, focus on an already established fan base.

Great post and IDEA!

PS I'm against all live broadcasts.GET OFF YOUR ARSE AND GO TO YOUR LOCAL TRACK

Dirtfan · 6/21/10, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AERO410SCJA

Great post and IDEA!

PS I'm against all live broadcasts.GET OFF YOUR ARSE AND GO TO YOUR LOCAL TRACK

so your arse never stays at home an listens?? Will you be going to Burlington this coming weekend?

6/21/10, 8:34 PM	#12 Re: USAC Webcasts
Beer Goggles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 184	As for what to charge for Pay-Per-View. I think a target total $ gross would be what the promoter would charge a title sponsor for the evening. For example $4000 cost to sponsor a local show. Divide that $4000 by the number of projected viewers to get your cost to view. In this case an estimated 500 buyers would be $8 cost to view.(It will take promotion to reach that number ) How many have viewed the free (Unannounced) live shows so far ? I think USAC knows that figure.

6/21/10, 8:58 PM	#13 Re: USAC Webcasts
Pine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,011	I've been saying this since the live web cast began....USAC could have an initiation fee for USAC Live....pick a number 50 bucks...That's USAC's money....then on race night, the Promoter and USAC go 80-20 or 70-30, with the Promoter getting the majority of the race night money. I think the Promoter should charge general admission price's for the web cast....How else can you watch USAC's best go wheel to wheel from the comfort of your own couch...20 bucks isn't to much to ask.....I'M IN.... P.S.....Free is nice thouigh...:2:

6/21/10, 9:55 PM	#17 Re: USAC Webcasts
STIDA.com Senior Member Race Count This Year: 9 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 829	I would say like a 19.99 start up fee to get a user name and password.....that money would go to USAC.....then per event that you would like to watch..somewhere around 2.99 to 4.99 that would go to the Race Track.... Just throwing out an idea...