bigeddiechek Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have worked out so many times what I would spend my lottery win on, in the mean time I spend what I have earned this week. Yep, and it backs up my point. It needs lots of regular small amounts that is sustainable. Almost everyone who has come with me has enjoyed it. 2 out of 30-odd said it wasn't their cup of tea. Some who have become regulars get frustrated when there are hold-ups waiting for ambulances. That is the only grumble I get from them, but it is a big grumble. The product really isn't that bad, it could be better, but it will need investment to do that. That isn't going to happen with the current fan base. Need to be progressive and brave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMYAMBANDIT Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Yep, and it backs up my point. It needs lots of regular small amounts that is sustainable. Almost everyone who has come with me has enjoyed it. 2 out of 30-odd said it wasn't their cup of tea. Some who have become regulars get frustrated when there are hold-ups waiting for ambulances. That is the only grumble I get from them, but it is a big grumble. The product really isn't that bad, it could be better, but it will need investment to do that. That isn't going to happen with the current fan base. Need to be progressive and brave. Back to my point, although to you an extra £6 is a small amount, someone on a minimum wage or even the so called 'Living Wage' it is a big hike. The vast majority of employment in this area is in the lower salary bands, mostly being topped up with 'Family Credit, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Back to my point, although to you an extra £6 is a small amount, someone on a minimum wage or even the so called 'Living Wage' it is a big hike. The vast majority of employment in this area is in the lower salary bands, mostly being topped up with 'Family Credit, Yep, I guess you are right. We might just not be able to afford professional sport at this level in years to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Sprocket Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 One thing is for sure, lower pricing doesn't seem to be an influential variable, certainly at Berwick. So I say stick the price up, hoy in a burger, a can of pop, and enjoy the racing. I can see another advantage, it would probably get rid of the whining "supporters". I'd happily subsidise the loss of them through increased entrance fees. Now, that would improve the product no end. You can offer all the incentives you like but if the only people that know of them are the existing fans then the incentives wont make a jot of difference. In this day of wall to wall social media we should all be beating at the doors of newspapers and radio stations and get the message of speedway across to "non believers", it wont cost us a penny but increasing gate numbers will allow prices to be cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogero Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Plymouth's entrance fee for adults is £14. A short walk from a big Park & Ride car park (free) and programmes £2. I've been watching speedway for 53 years and racing at the St Boniface Arena is superb ..... the best I've seen. You feel right on top of the track on the back straight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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