FABMAN
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I hear the advisory council isnt even in the mix on any decision, i hope thats not true, the people that invest time and money into this * not for profit orginization * should have their say in reinventing NHRA.
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FABMAN
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Mike, im not sure if they're paying attention.
I'm served on advisory boards before. You are not always in on the final decisions and that's fine. You are there to be a voice from outside the palace walls, one that hopefully gives different views and insights to whatever the issues are (good and bad). You don't have to have a final vote in the process to have influence and to be of use.
FABMAN
Nitro Member
I agree with what you say, i too have been on advisory boards but found that most went on death ears, it turned out to be a ploy so leaders can push there decision thru, advisory boards very seldom last long. Top management are going to push their agenda through no matter what the players say, it's said but true.
You!
Nitro Member
One step forward, two steps back...
http://www.racewildhorse.net/index.php/events/nitro-test--spring-training
Read the part where you can PAY to get into the test session IF you buy a ticket to their national event.
http://www.racewildhorse.net/index.php/events/nitro-test--spring-training
Read the part where you can PAY to get into the test session IF you buy a ticket to their national event.
Jimbo
Nitro Member
David N. Gawboy: Your comment was the following,
It isn't just NASCAR removing unused seats. F1 has been doing this for a few years now as well. Removing seats from rarely occupied smaller stands at more remote corners, and replacing them with advertising signage.
I agree with what you said but the more important thing is the trend in motorsports in general along with other sports such as Professional Golf which is seeing similar numbers in decline.
Maybe it just the times we are living in or people having other interests but the trend is a red flag for many forms of sports trying to figure out how to attract more fans to the events.
Removing seats is one way to sell out an event or maybe lowering ticket prices or how about adding things to the events to spice up the shows they are putting on.
Just my opinion.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com
It isn't just NASCAR removing unused seats. F1 has been doing this for a few years now as well. Removing seats from rarely occupied smaller stands at more remote corners, and replacing them with advertising signage.
I agree with what you said but the more important thing is the trend in motorsports in general along with other sports such as Professional Golf which is seeing similar numbers in decline.
Maybe it just the times we are living in or people having other interests but the trend is a red flag for many forms of sports trying to figure out how to attract more fans to the events.
Removing seats is one way to sell out an event or maybe lowering ticket prices or how about adding things to the events to spice up the shows they are putting on.
Just my opinion.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com
Well I can tell you NASCAR isn't just rolling over. I watched a little bit of the 24 Hours of Daytona, and learned that NASCAR has invested $400 million into "Daytona Rising", which is a huge stadium type deal with all the amenities. Many here probably already know about it. My point is, it's a different world now, and all sports are looking to have to get creative in order to keep their fans coming out, and win over new ones.
I am not sure this isn't somewhat a bit of a "losing battle" in any sport. We live in a microwave society, that is highly technically advanced ... not sure what it would take to overcome that.
Sports information is available 24/7 on the internet using a phone, tablet, or your own UHD Smart TV. I know to us, drag racing is nothing on TV without the sights, sounds, and smell. But when its streaming on the internet and Fox (who is committed to a dramatic increase in the number of broadcast hours), it sure is a hell of a lot cheaper to watch it from angles you never get to see when you are there in person. I can eat what food I want that I have already paid for, etc.
I used to go 2-3 NFL games a season ... not anymore. Still love my team, but $$ is out of control to sit in an upper deck and follow the game. Network TV and the digital age have made sports broadcasts extremely interesting to watch. In many cases the quality of the broadcast product is better than the live experience. Plus no food lines, no bathroom lines, and no searing heat in the summer sun.
- Why are Pro sports teams building new smaller stadiums? Even the NY Yankees did it. Still have tremendous attendance numbers but able to boast the perpetual sell out this way.
- Why are NFL teams jointly building stadiums and sharing the cost? Giants / Jets and whoever joins the Rams in LA?
- Watch this NASCAR team franchise deal. NASCAR is scrambling for ways to ensure long term sustainability so the Top Tier teams will be able to sell a franchise ride to a less fortunate ownership group.
Just my opinion, but its reality
Jimbo
Nitro Member
Jim Bowen very well said and I agree with everything you said.
The New Fox Sports deal is kind of a double edge sword in many way's for drag racing.
In one way I am happy it's going to be broadcast but part of me is thinking more fans may just choose to watch it on TV
There is no easy way forward for drag racing at this point in time that I can see.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com
The New Fox Sports deal is kind of a double edge sword in many way's for drag racing.
In one way I am happy it's going to be broadcast but part of me is thinking more fans may just choose to watch it on TV
There is no easy way forward for drag racing at this point in time that I can see.
Jim Hill
http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com
I don't see an improved TV package hurting attendance. Almost all sports have some sort of series of events throughout their season, to determine a championship. Myself, I watch every NHRA race on TV, and go to a few national events each year. A greatly improved TV show isn't going to have me suddenly say, "hey, I think I'll pass on going to Indy and just watch the Fox coverage". I believe most sports are similar. To me, a better TV show will hopefully draw more viewers, who in turn get more excited about going to see a live race. JMO
FABMAN
Nitro Member
The purpose of TV, Internet, etc is get exposure of the product, fans will go to races in the area they live as long as it's affordable. I know I will go HPT and a lot people and participants that I know also. I have plans to experience the US Nationals in Indy this year. I am a big fan of Drag Racing, Nascar and lucky enough to have nice facilties to attend.
mick
Nitro Member
was watching X games from aspen last weekend.....skiers crossed finish line and there were maybe 200 people watching, yet the course was lined with sponsor signage, a sponsor vehicle placed near start, and a sunday afternoon 'live' time slot on espn. granted this event was sandwiched in between nfl playoff/superbowl weekends, but this series obviously pulls a good tv rating, regardless of actual attendance. there are a lot of folks that follow sports on TV that never attend an event, nor do they have any intentions of attending an event. sports telecasts retain viewers if the shows are entertaining, repeatable yet not monotonous. an nhra race, an nfl football, an nhl hockey game, a mlb game, etc. are not affordable for a wide segment of the population. their cable or satellite tv is the only thing that connects them to their sports entertainment of choice.
