How much of the sparse crowd can be put to a lack of advertising in the weeks prior to the event? At a track that NHRA does not own, who is responsible for advertising? NHRA? Or the track owner? We don't see anywhere near the advertising of upcoming events that we used to, since the whole advertising landscape has changed. But I can't but think this is part of the problem at a place like Chicago.
I live 30 minutes from the track and drive a ton for work. There wasn't a single billboard on any of the expessways. I-80, 294 ,355 or I-57. I did see some ads on social media. Force was on a a radio sports station and Tony & Leah were on local TV stations.How much of the sparse crowd can be put to a lack of advertising in the weeks prior to the event? At a track that NHRA does not own, who is responsible for advertising? NHRA? Or the track owner? We don't see anywhere near the advertising of upcoming events that we used to, since the whole advertising landscape has changed. But I can't but think this is part of the problem at a place like Chicago.
I believe part of the problem is thanks to the political landscape both in Washington and after years of local Chicago politicians arguably destroying a once-great city, people in that area don't have any disposable money. It'll cost a family of 4 $500 to attend a Sunday race at Joliet, by the time you add up admission, parking, fuel there and back, food and a souvenir or two.rt. side bleachers were pretty full yesterday (sunday). how many do you think attended? my guess is about 10-12k. not very good
for such a large market. puzzling why this race doesn't draw more.
Carl, you are full of it. It has been documented, the cost of NHRA tickets for the last 50 years, aren't any more expensive than what they were in 1970.I believe part of the problem is thanks to the political landscape both in Washington and after years of local Chicago politicians arguably destroying a once-great city, people in that area don't have any disposable money. It'll cost a family of 4 $500 to attend a Sunday race at Joliet, by the time you add up admission, parking, fuel there and back, food and a souvenir or two.
When the original owners had it, there were events almost every weekend, and test and tune 1 or 2 nights a week during the months the weather allowed. Now the current owners don't want nothing there. Many people I know wish they would sell it. then it could return to what it was built for, especially for local racers.Is there a noise ordinance affecting this track? They need to adopt the Nelson Hoyos no problem Raceway school of thought, and have more stuff there. I mean, amazing facility. I don’t know why these tracks, with the exception of maybe Pomona and a couple of others, can’t have cars on it every weekend. These tracks should not be sitting idle 51 weeks out of the year. Extremely valuable real estate, and excellent facilities, this is no way to make money.
I’m sure it’s more complicated than this, but Just my thought, if there’s a problem with my approach, please let me know.