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[Frank Castros]

How many "fans" attend an all Sportsman LODRS or even an NMCA event.

[Frank Castros]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

How many "fans" attend an all Sportsman LODRS or even an NMCA event.

Just us is the answer. There is no fan base beyond us. NHRA knows this and that's why National events besides the U.S. Nationals should be almost meaningless to the majority. The major supporters of Sportsman racing like ATI, Jegs, Summit and the others should place their eggs in the LODRS and NMCA basket and move on from the National events. Support the REAL racers.

[Carguy49]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

How many "fans" attend an all Sportsman LODRS or even an NMCA event.

Not many because of NO advertising. I have counted the people in the stands at Pacific Raceway near Kent, Wa. - - usually less than 50.

Woodburn Drag Strip in Oregon does a great job of getting people to attend Divisional races. Last year the parking lot was packed to the brim with spectator cars. There were MANY people camped at the track for the whole 4 day event. The food is decent and the pricing for camping the whole weekend is reasonable, I understand.

Firebird Raceway near Boise, Id. is another track that knows how to get people there. Reasonable prices and great food help the place fill up for an event. The New family runs a very good operation over there.

Bottom line - - If you want people to attend Divisional or other events make the prices right and the food good.