No spectators at Pomona Divisional (1 Viewer)

[J. S.]

I'm watching the live feed from the First-in-a-Long-Time Divisional at Pomona this afternoon. It appears there are literally no spectators. This is hard to believe. Is the NHRA actually turning away spectators at the gates? I assume not, but why in the world wouldn't they advertise this rare race in So CA and charge say $25.00 a pop to get in, with kids free, or some such? I know, sparse crowds at NHRA Divisionals are not rare, but I never understood the philosophy of not advertising these Divisional events to expose people to the sport for a low cost, especially when the Top Alcohol cars racing. And it would bring in more revenue to the NHRA. If I wasn't working, I would be the one guy in the stands this weekend. That is if the NHRA would even sell me a ticket to get in.

*Edit*: OK, now I see at least TWO spectators in the stands. So the crowd is starting to arrive, I guess.

 

[Billy]

There aren't any Alcohol cars - this is a Divisional, not a Regional.
Also, it seems that they are only selling full-event spectator tickets for $75 for all days from what I can gather on the flyers shown here:

The Snyder Sportsman Classic!

Join us for the Snyder Family's Tribute to Sportsman Racers at the inauguralSnyder Sportsman Class at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip!We look forward to seeing all of our Division 7 Family!Discord Call To The Lanes App: https://discord.gg/f95ng7vWLive Timing Link: Results | NHRALive Stream...

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As much of an NHRA-addict that I am, not sure I would pay $75 for a Sportsman-only event.

Although I would discount the lack of audience on a Friday; there are D1 Regionals that have empty stands on Friday during Alcohol qualifying, but a decent crowd at Eliminations when packaged as an event (for example, New England Dragway's Night of Fire at their Regional).

 

[JohnnyNitro]

Might be the weather. it's pretty hot in Pomona today. Plus if it's$75 for a pass Most will pass.

 

[Mike]

Its not $75 for a ticket unless your a ticket for the event. I believe I saw $40. Its sportsmen racing so like a lot of minor league sports that dont draw a crowd.


Here you go..

snyderfamilysportsmanevent | Division 7

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