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Too many class structures
Small population and small economy
Lots of tracks running lots of events = dilution of interest for spectator.
It would be interesting to know the rate of participation in New Zealand for any sporting activity involving an engine. Interesting to then factor in skateboarding/biking/sailing etc as they are activities involving a machine of some sort
Circuit racing is a very small sub group of the bigger picture.
Come any race weekend people are out in their kart/motorcycle/jetski/boat/rallycar/speedway car/offroader/hotrodclassicvintage car etc.
Why would they pay money to watch something that mildly interests them when they can spend that money having a go at something themselves?
There is this strangely egotistical desire to race in front of a big crowd with live TV coverage, shiny trophies for all and plenty of titles to go round. Oh and get paid to turn up and have to bat off big sponsors and pretty girls with a short stick.
Firstly - does any of that crap add a jot of enjoyment to your participation?
Secondly - this dream requires money. Lots of money. AND has to be earned through determination, dedication, ability and lots o luck.
The way to improve promoted meetings is to have less and be very very selective about the mix of competiors.
When desire outstrips availible promoted meetings to run at then, and only then, will the show have half a chance of appealing to the household entertertainment spend.
Race meetings are viable to run with 80 - 90 entries as costs are covered.
Focus on the pleasure of participation and throw open the gates for free.
Put yourself in the shoes of the casual spectator and stop overselling a tired lacklustre show. People have been burnt too many times by hyping glorified invariably unreliable club cars driven poorly.
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