CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post

Dan Bennett · 10-04-2019, 02:26 PM

Like a lot of things today, I have mixed emotions about Gateway.

No, it's not a good thing to try and extract more from racers.

But the new owner of the place has taken a much more professional approach to the track. They've landed a corporate sponsor and have managed to change the area media from ignoring racing completely. In the last couple of years, coverage is now on a par with the professional sports teams and there is extensive coverage before and after a major race.

That's good for racing and racers since no doubt it's bringing more people out and giving a lot more exposure to what we do and how exciting it is.

But I wish they'd have laid off the racers who provide their show and reason for being. Like I said, mixed emotions.

10-04-2019, 02:26 PM	#2
Dan Bennett Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 439 Likes: 853 Liked 595 Times in 136 Posts	Re: st louis div entry fee Like a lot of things today, I have mixed emotions about Gateway. No, it's not a good thing to try and extract more from racers. But the new owner of the place has taken a much more professional approach to the track. They've landed a corporate sponsor and have managed to change the area media from ignoring racing completely. In the last couple of years, coverage is now on a par with the professional sports teams and there is extensive coverage before and after a major race. That's good for racing and racers since no doubt it's bringing more people out and giving a lot more exposure to what we do and how exciting it is. But I wish they'd have laid off the racers who provide their show and reason for being. Like I said, mixed emotions.