Big $$$ S/SS Races as a Business Model..Viable?

Mark Yacavone · 04-10-2021, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

Stop trying to reinvent the wheel

James, I don't believe I am doing that. I'm trying to keep things as simple as possible and use existing software and Q sheets.
What I am doing is suggesting ways to get some spectators in on a Friday or Saturday night to watch some heads up racing.
The only other way is to increase the car count to the point where the payouts and expenses are covered and the promoters can then pocket some money off the racers.
Sounds too much like NHRA to me..I'd rather see the profit come from spectators and fans.

Don Kennedy · 04-10-2021, 11:19 PM

The Class Racing Revival had a good format when the first rd losers could enter a combo race for $100 entry. For $5,000,
The down time on Motor Mania TV had Personal interviews put on by Class Racing Today Bobby Fazio of Racers. Very smooth watching and the race had two races for $25,000 and two combo races ,their also was a cic race ,as all know class racing is a form of bracket racing with rules for the engines, rules on weights ,a set index system .Stock and Super Stock was the forefront of racing that bracket racing came from,, I see this format as very successful way ,very little of down time, The race was enjoyed by all.Another way to get spectators is to have a local company pay a fee to the promoters then that company gives away tickets to the race ,The promoters of both Class races were great

Bob Sherwood · 04-11-2021, 11:20 AM

Very good post by Don K on the CRR race. If the car count would have be closer to what they had hoped for , you would not need anything for filler . The concellation races were a neat race, call you for first round , pull up in your lane of chouce,no pairing just run who was in the other lane. Having been there, this race was as close to ideal for a class racer as it can get !!!

Albert Lee · 04-12-2021, 05:25 PM

Mark, this may not be the correct forum but the Father's Day combo race in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is rumored to be double $5k's with first round winner money! A little different formula but well received by many and could easily show real world preferences. I wouldn't miss it!

Al Corda

Mark Yacavone · 04-12-2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Albert Lee

Mark, this may not be the correct forum but the Father's Day combo race in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is rumored to be double $5k's with first round winner money! A little different formula but well received by many and could easily show real world preferences. I wouldn't miss it!

Al Corda

Sure it is...as long as you report on how well the promoters did. ;-)

Speer Drag Racing · 04-13-2021, 08:43 AM

The Class Racers Revival was the perfect format! Great S/SS racing, CIC race, comp race. Gives you the "have to win" for $25K but if you red light by .001 you still have the combo race! I wouldn't have changed a thing with the format! A week off of work and it being over Easter weekend was the only downfall. I realize timing is tough with track schedules and NHRA schedules but I feel THIS is the way to go! Little fun for everyone! I can't wait until the next one!!

Brett

04-10-2021, 11:19 PM	#2
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: Big $$$ S/SS Races as a Business Model..Viable? The Class Racing Revival had a good format when the first rd losers could enter a combo race for $100 entry. For $5,000, The down time on Motor Mania TV had Personal interviews put on by Class Racing Today Bobby Fazio of Racers. Very smooth watching and the race had two races for $25,000 and two combo races ,their also was a cic race ,as all know class racing is a form of bracket racing with rules for the engines, rules on weights ,a set index system .Stock and Super Stock was the forefront of racing that bracket racing came from,, I see this format as very successful way ,very little of down time, The race was enjoyed by all.Another way to get spectators is to have a local company pay a fee to the promoters then that company gives away tickets to the race ,The promoters of both Class races were great __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS Last edited by Don Kennedy; 04-10-2021 at 11:22 PM.

04-11-2021, 11:20 AM	#3
Bob Sherwood Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 153 Likes: 70 Liked 388 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Big $$$ S/SS Races as a Business Model..Viable? Very good post by Don K on the CRR race. If the car count would have be closer to what they had hoped for , you would not need anything for filler . The concellation races were a neat race, call you for first round , pull up in your lane of chouce,no pairing just run who was in the other lane. Having been there, this race was as close to ideal for a class racer as it can get !!! Last edited by Bob Sherwood; 04-11-2021 at 11:52 AM. Reason: spelling

04-12-2021, 05:25 PM	#4
Albert Lee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 253 Likes: 145 Liked 258 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Big $$$ S/SS Races as a Business Model..Viable? Mark, this may not be the correct forum but the Father's Day combo race in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is rumored to be double $5k's with first round winner money! A little different formula but well received by many and could easily show real world preferences. I wouldn't miss it! Al Corda

04-13-2021, 08:43 AM	#6
Speer Drag Racing Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 48 Likes: 6 Liked 56 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Big $$$ S/SS Races as a Business Model..Viable? The Class Racers Revival was the perfect format! Great S/SS racing, CIC race, comp race. Gives you the "have to win" for $25K but if you red light by .001 you still have the combo race! I wouldn't have changed a thing with the format! A week off of work and it being over Easter weekend was the only downfall. I realize timing is tough with track schedules and NHRA schedules but I feel THIS is the way to go! Little fun for everyone! I can't wait until the next one!! Brett