MZAVARIN wrote:
Good points....but
For me (and some other teams) that bring class A and B cars, that are fairly fast and reliable (boring)....and make up 90% of the financial support of the race....I come to race in Lemons because of the Spankys, Speedys, Sputnikys, NSFers, etc. that make up the 10% Class C cars. If it wasn't for those nuts that bring ridiculous cars, are amazing fabricators and creative mechanics, that truly represent the spirit of Lemons, and are a dying breed to behold, who are truly the ones keeping to the spirit of $500 crapcan racing alive....well....Lemons would be just like any other series....and would not be my first choice of budget racing league....and might be the end of Lemons. For some like me, Class C is the reason the Class A and B teams come to race in Lemons as opposed to other series.
Cheers! Here's to Class C!
Otherwise, is Lemons a spectator (?sport)? Was Woodstock a concert? Is Burning Man an art exhibit?
I think that charging $30 to check out what the race is about and drop in, is too expensive and turns people away that might otherwise check it out and might end up being interested....how about $10? or $15 per day?
We don't need more spectators, we need more racing teams....especially Class C
Just my opinion....
Z
Agreed.
From the first Lemons race I stumbled upon, I 'got it'.
If I wanted to see race prepped newer sports cars run I could go almost anywhere else.
IMHO: A way to have less 'A' and 'B' cars would be a good start. Maybe more penalties for even bringing a 'A' or 'B'? Not just laps and beer, I'm talking major tire restrictions (doughnut spares only?), mandatory scheduled black flags, mandatory driver changes, severe weight penalties,.........
(If I ran NASCAR: No pitting under yellow....)
Back on topic:
I don't think spectator access to the pits is a good idea on many levels, but maybe a way for kids to be able to 'check-out' and sit in the cars before the racing starts? (special area, batteries removed, wheels chocked, cars inspected,...)
Maybe a way for a small group (family) can buy a few tickets with a slightly reduced price? As mentioned, maybe a 'day ticket' is a good idea too.
Bill
2020 I.O.E. CT #36 The Rootes Of All Evil,1958 Sunbeam Rapier Convertible (YES 1958!!) & 2019 Judges Choice NJMP
2016 Thompson Speedway #36 Sabrina Duncan's Revenge, IOE Trophy, 5th Place 'C' Class 1977 Ford Pinto
2009 Stafford Motor Speedway #16 Team Teflon, 11th Place (overall) 1997 Saturn SL2