Norwalk event a wake up call? 45,000 spectator day @ divisional.
 

So what did people think about that event? Obviously along with the outrageous crownd there were things that were a bit of an inconvenience... Especially since I didn't make it with my car, and got the total spectator treatment and parked across the street. And long lines for everything etc.. However, I truly feel lucky to witness such a special event. I have not felt that way at a drag race in years, whether driving, crewing, or spectating. Norwalk always puts on a good show. They always have above average spectators. Obviously free enterance is what drew the 45,000 spectators that day. I believe it was the largest 1 day spectator count ever for the track, and I would imagine there never has been a larger divisional race?

Does anybody else believe that making divisional races free to spectators, to draw in advertisers/sponsors is the way to go? Most divisionals are ghost towns as far as spectators go. Look at ADRL.

I think it is something that needs to be looked at for sure. I'm on my blackberry right now so I can't copy/past the exact quote from Bader, but he said something about like this "Lucas Oil Events are a pretty bitchin show if you package it right. If I didn't have a National Event it would be are biggest event."

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Are you saying spectator entry was free for the whole event?

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Only on Saturday,Summit gave away loads of tickets for Saturday.
Sunday was back to almost normal......

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I was surprized the crowd was so tame...Definatley rural folk not city trash but ugly just the same..lots of overweight out of shape kids..Just my perspective.

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Like I've said before ...let them in for free (or real cheap) & they'll come! they will then buy your pop,beer,ice cream,popcorn,& burgers! To me it's a no brainer! way to go Mr. Bader!

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i was there on sunday with a free ticket, there was at least 10 thousand people there

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Comptitionplus.com has a story on how they filled the place up... How they gave away the tickets and all... Good reading and a different mindset of the track operators for sure!!!!

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Bandimere does the same thing for their LODRS Event. They run a promotion through the event sponsor(a fast oil change franchise)for free tickets on Sunday. It looks very similar to a Nat`l Event crown for at least a round or two.

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Here's the link to the article.
http://www.competitionplus.com/index...sportsman-race

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I am not surprised due to the fact it was "Baderized" now can you come back to IHRA??