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Originally Posted by redshoes
Stephen, what I meant was what are the numbers like?
I assume that the drivers' entry fees will pretty much cost of running the meeting, or at least come fairly close. Even allowing for non-paying kids 50-60K spectators is a lot of money in gate receipts to spend on all the aditional attractions and promotion. At the end of the day the CSMA probably make a loss on the event but are we talking thousands or tens of thousands?
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Nigel, it varies from year to year but I would estimate between 20,000 - 30,000 spectators.
Interestingly the CSMA also organise on track activities during the lunch break, pit lane walkabouts, attractions for the kids. It's a fabulous day out and an event I always try to marshal. It rather eminds me of the old John Webb orgained events (BHRC) like the Radio 1 day out and Sun free race day.