12-01-2007, 07:27 PM
Ladies & Gentlemen,
So here it is, here's the big question. How much do you guys want the awards and plaques that we dished out last year? Recently, our board of directors ( I know, it's cheesy, do you have a better name for a group of grown men discussing toy cars? ) After all of the sponsorships and costs associated with running a series were discussed, it appears as if we have two paths ahead of us for 2008.
1. Charge $6 for first entry, and $3 for additional entries. Of course this is in addition to the standard host track fees for the day. In this pricing plan, there will be no money spent for handout awards at the individual events. Also, there will be no Midwest Nitrocross Titanium Membership plaques produced following this plan. A significant group of people have expressed an opinion that they would rather see the money saved at every event and put towards the cash payout at the end of the year.
2. Charge $8 for first entry, and $4 for additional entries. Again this is in addition to the standard host track fees for the day. In this pricing plan, there will be money set aside for handout awards at the individual events. We will try to supply awards for 1st thru 5th in each class. Also, there WILL be Midwest Nitrocross Titanium Membership plaques produced following this plan. Some people have shown support for these awards, as it shows support for the key group of individuals that go above and beyond and help the series get a fund started early in the year for expenses such as website, banners, fliers, etc. The only downfall to this plan is that slightly less money goes toward the payout at the end of the year.
Following the above pricing plans, there will be Gold and Titanium memberships available. Depending on the pricing plans you vote for:
Gold Memberships will either be $30 or $40. Gold plans are good for ONE(1) class for the year ( pay for five races, get one race free ). If you choose to race additional classes during the year at some point, you will need to pay full price for them at the track every day. This is our no perks membership. Family Gold Memberships are available for either $50 or $70 ( one class each person )
Titanium Memberships will either be $65 or $80. Titanium plans are good for Unlimited classes for the year ( pay for two classes, 5 races each, get the rest for free ). If you choose to race additional classes during the year, you don't have to pay extra ever. In addition, Titanium members will receive our "discount card" good for substantial discounts at participating sponsors. For example, several racetracks will subtract $2 on any day you choose to race, just for presenting your card. And several hobby shops are offering discounts as well only for Titanium card holders. In addition, if the vote goes for the $80 range, you will receive a Titanium Membership plaque at the end of the year recognizing your efforts for the club. Family Titanium Memberships would be available for either $120 or $150 ( unlimited classes for each person )
So to recap, the big question is...do you want to spend $8 for a chance at an event award, or $6 with no event awards. VOTE NOW! And when you're done voting, call or email your racing buddies and tell them not to forget to vote!
If you already have an account for the message boards at Midwest Nitrocross, you can simply click the link below and log in to vote...
MidWest NitroCross :: View topic - VOTE NOW FOR YOUR FAVORITE FEE STRUCTURES
If you don't have an account yet, go now to M I D W E S T - N I T R O C R O S S - 2007 Off Road R/C Racing Series and follow the links to the message boards. Take a minute to sign up, and by the end of the day I'll have your account activated.
So here it is, here's the big question. How much do you guys want the awards and plaques that we dished out last year? Recently, our board of directors ( I know, it's cheesy, do you have a better name for a group of grown men discussing toy cars? ) After all of the sponsorships and costs associated with running a series were discussed, it appears as if we have two paths ahead of us for 2008.
1. Charge $6 for first entry, and $3 for additional entries. Of course this is in addition to the standard host track fees for the day. In this pricing plan, there will be no money spent for handout awards at the individual events. Also, there will be no Midwest Nitrocross Titanium Membership plaques produced following this plan. A significant group of people have expressed an opinion that they would rather see the money saved at every event and put towards the cash payout at the end of the year.
2. Charge $8 for first entry, and $4 for additional entries. Again this is in addition to the standard host track fees for the day. In this pricing plan, there will be money set aside for handout awards at the individual events. We will try to supply awards for 1st thru 5th in each class. Also, there WILL be Midwest Nitrocross Titanium Membership plaques produced following this plan. Some people have shown support for these awards, as it shows support for the key group of individuals that go above and beyond and help the series get a fund started early in the year for expenses such as website, banners, fliers, etc. The only downfall to this plan is that slightly less money goes toward the payout at the end of the year.
Following the above pricing plans, there will be Gold and Titanium memberships available. Depending on the pricing plans you vote for:
Gold Memberships will either be $30 or $40. Gold plans are good for ONE(1) class for the year ( pay for five races, get one race free ). If you choose to race additional classes during the year at some point, you will need to pay full price for them at the track every day. This is our no perks membership. Family Gold Memberships are available for either $50 or $70 ( one class each person )
Titanium Memberships will either be $65 or $80. Titanium plans are good for Unlimited classes for the year ( pay for two classes, 5 races each, get the rest for free ). If you choose to race additional classes during the year, you don't have to pay extra ever. In addition, Titanium members will receive our "discount card" good for substantial discounts at participating sponsors. For example, several racetracks will subtract $2 on any day you choose to race, just for presenting your card. And several hobby shops are offering discounts as well only for Titanium card holders. In addition, if the vote goes for the $80 range, you will receive a Titanium Membership plaque at the end of the year recognizing your efforts for the club. Family Titanium Memberships would be available for either $120 or $150 ( unlimited classes for each person )
So to recap, the big question is...do you want to spend $8 for a chance at an event award, or $6 with no event awards. VOTE NOW! And when you're done voting, call or email your racing buddies and tell them not to forget to vote!
If you already have an account for the message boards at Midwest Nitrocross, you can simply click the link below and log in to vote...
MidWest NitroCross :: View topic - VOTE NOW FOR YOUR FAVORITE FEE STRUCTURES
If you don't have an account yet, go now to M I D W E S T - N I T R O C R O S S - 2007 Off Road R/C Racing Series and follow the links to the message boards. Take a minute to sign up, and by the end of the day I'll have your account activated.
Matt Fanke