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My Super Street car runs less than one second under the 10.90 index. It is still very apparent that this car launches and then goes on the throttle stop. Lowering the indexes will do absolutely nothing to increase the spectator or participant appeal of these classes. Pros/Cons comparison of such a change would absolutely be upside-down. Beyond the common folk not understanding breakout racing, all of the action is at the finish line and tracks don't usually accommodate finish line viewing.
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Those are just a couple of ideas that i have. Do you have any ideas or just leave things as they are?
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again spectators as in non racers, non crew members, non family ain't ever coming to divisionals. Lowering the indexes is a different discussion and we're killing over 2 seconds.
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As to what casual spectators want to watch - if I have both of my cars out in my driveway or at a car show, the dragster gets WAY more attention from the everyday person. It's an actual race car. As racers, we know that dragsters are boring but don't assume the everyday common folk also think it. As for how to attract spectators to a divisional - it's going to require a show. They aren't coming to watch us race, nor should they feel compelled to. It's not a spectator sport.
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Why are we concerned about bringing in spectators???? We pay a good amount to race. If nhra and track’s want more than what we pay then they need to step up and promote. They are laughing their asses off reading our divided arguments and personal agendas
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Where did you get that figure? If the national average is anything like I see at our local tracks I'd say way more are staying.
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and you'd be wrong
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Large crowds of spectators are where the money is, unless you have serious title sponsor money. Or serious vendor sponsor money. Your membership dues license fees, and entry fees are a pittance compared to what they want for profit.
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if e can get the tracks to reduce the entry fees or allow for spectators attend for free. Do not allow any outside food or drink. They could make more of food sales. We could contact local car clubs and high schools. We should not sit on our touches and expect the local tracks lose money on holding divisionals.
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