The old Gateway management said they would never run on Thursday ever again, after running Thurs, Fri. and Sat back in the day.That's not the reason. NHRA has stated in the past that giving up the Sunday's ticket sales wouldn't make it financially feasible for the tracks.
I'm not there so I have no idea what they are or aren't doing.Michael, honestly, you think people at NHRA arent trying to come up with new ideas to improve the show??????????
Lohnes on the NHRA podcast said Indy had its best attendance since prior to COVID.Live attendance at the same race with perfect weather? Not so much.
I really believe some of what's been happening over the past several years, at least at the NHRA events, is that fans don't go for the entire event, they'll pick one or two days to attend. In addition, it seems like people don't stay in the stands as long, or even at the track for the entire day. Which may explain why Bader's Night of Fire and other 1 day shows seem to pack them.Bathrooms are a problem at a lot of tracks and it should at the top of the food chain. Nothing chases a wife or girlfriend away like a dirty bathroom.
Indy looked just decent but of course they pictures people are the ones to get the internet fired up.
It can chase plenty of guys off too.....who wants to drink half a bottle of Immodium before going to a race just to overcome the fear of having to "conduct a major transaction" in one of those, if you know what I mean. I guess the alternative is to bring along a Teflon toilet seat cover with the portable bleacher seat too. At least while hunting you can find a nice tree to lean off of.Bathrooms are a problem at a lot of tracks and it should at the top of the food chain. Nothing chases a wife or girlfriend away like a dirty bathroom.
Indy looked just decent but of course they pictures people are the ones to get the internet fired up.
I've always assumed that was the norm - just going for one day. And I agree, I've noticed that more people seem to be leaving earlier too. When we get to the car a lot of neighboring spots are empty, and it doesn't always take that long to get there.I really believe some of what's been happening over the past several years, at least at the NHRA events, is that fans don't go for the entire event, they'll pick one or two days to attend. In addition, it seems like people don't stay in the stands as long, or even at the track for the entire day. Which may explain why Bader's Night of Fire and other 1 day shows seem to pack them.
The 2 Pro races at Bradenton were great. Plenty of bathrooms, especially by the back fence. I hope track goes back to IHRA.there's a disconnect when a flagship sports venue has less than desirable restrooms.
that'll chase away a few spectators ..... even victor and garret redid their restrooms @ bradenton in their recent upgrades.
Just curious why?I hope track goes back to IHRA.
i really only go on friday, less people and you can talk to the drivers easier. plus cheaperI've always assumed that was the norm - just going for one day. And I agree, I've noticed that more people seem to be leaving earlier too. When we get to the car a lot of neighboring spots are empty, and it doesn't always take that long to get there.
What I have picked up on is that it seems more people are choosing Saturday than Sunday. Too bad attendance figures are treated like top secret information.
There is no way to tell because NHRA does not release attendance or capacity numbers.Lohnes on the NHRA podcast said Indy had its best attendance since prior to COVID.
Maybe have first race of the year there. Was a large crowd both years of Pro race.Just curious why?
We went to this. even if slightly OT - it was a well run show.The event is billed as Funny Car Nationals which has ran for a number of years in early September. MWDRS runs their normal program of PM, TD, TS, etc., with Nostalgia Fuel Funny Cars, Front Engine Dragsters, Jet Cars, a Jet Truck and a Wheelstanding Bus. I think this is the 2nd or 3rd year they have run together. The fans always show up for this race. One of my favorite tracks in the Midwest.
First race was huge, 2nd year not so much........ But it would a great place for any race for sure...Was a large crowd both years of Pro race.
Hear hear! It seems like NHRA is thinking more long-haul than immediate gratification. I’m hopeful. There are signs this year, i.e attendance at events from Sonoma forward as of Maple Grove, that what they’re doing marketing-wise is at least trending in the right direction. They shouldn’t get complacent, though! I wouldn’t be surprised to see car counts in some of the nitro classes dip farther before they rebound, and a lot of this is also going to depend on the economy which, frankly is on a precipice right now. So things may get worse before they get better, but looks as if we’re headed in a good direction.Michael, honestly, you think people at NHRA arent trying to come up with new ideas to improve the show??????????
Do you think there will be a 3rd Pro race? Any idea what 2nd year payout was?First race was huge, 2nd year not so much........ But it would a great place for any race for sure...