Some promoters have been re-thinking their approach to promoting races of late. We visited some races and talked with some of these promoters and here is what we think.
It is a fun time for circle track racing. Everyone is concerned about the economy and rightfully so. But, as always happens, it takes hard times to wake everyone up and this is no exception.
What I have seen is that promoters are doing a little thinking and coming up with new ideas on how to promote their programs. One group offered a Pay-Per-Lap format where everyone was paid the same amount for every lap they completed. The lap leaders and race winner were awarded extra money. And, the racers liked that.
Other promoters of asphalt tracks were offering to run dirt late model cars on the asphalt track. They were outfitted with asphalt tires as a necessity, but it gave the dirt guys a chance to do something different and learn a little about running on HARD dirt. To say the track had a lot of grip.........well.
One promoter and team sponsor told me that he was a huge fan of the crate motor program because he thought it would save short track racing due to lowering the cost to go racing. I have to agree to a point. At his track, any engine was legal and there was a weight penalty for the built motors. The racing was very close there because the measures used to make the car more equal was fair to both.
Talk to your promoter/track owner and see if they can come up with a promtional plan that will bring some exctiement to yourweekly program. If you come up with any ideas, let us know. We are always interested in reporting new ideas that would help the racing community at large. Respond to this blog or email us at CT. Thanks for your support.