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While we're discussing everything else, I thought it appropriate to create a thread on what to do with the spectating aspect.
I have only been in the rally 'scene' for a little over a year. Therefore, I was never around for the 'good days' when a spectator could wonder the woods at their pleasure to watch the rally.
That being said, I have only been a spectator at -spectator- stages. To me, this is just fine, and I think it can definitely work with more planning, more spectator corners and better views possibly including bleachers. (Some corners have hundreds of fans)
I couldn't find the thread to quote, but Lurch had some great ideas about spectating including paid wristbands, a "fan central" so to speak, and an independent group to monitor fans.
Now some of you may say that the sport may be better off without fans. I however disagree. I feel that the fan base could be used more efficiently to generate revenue and increase awareness about the sport. To quote Lurch again, 5000 fans x 10$ a wristband =50,000$.
It was Subaru of America that brought me to LSPR last year to watch the pro-drive cars duke it out. This is what made me a fan, then a volunteer for several events, and now a co-driver. Without spectating, the sport may die due to lack of new drivers to pay for costs, and also lack of new volunteers.
your thoughts?
I have only been in the rally 'scene' for a little over a year. Therefore, I was never around for the 'good days' when a spectator could wonder the woods at their pleasure to watch the rally.
That being said, I have only been a spectator at -spectator- stages. To me, this is just fine, and I think it can definitely work with more planning, more spectator corners and better views possibly including bleachers. (Some corners have hundreds of fans)
I couldn't find the thread to quote, but Lurch had some great ideas about spectating including paid wristbands, a "fan central" so to speak, and an independent group to monitor fans.
Now some of you may say that the sport may be better off without fans. I however disagree. I feel that the fan base could be used more efficiently to generate revenue and increase awareness about the sport. To quote Lurch again, 5000 fans x 10$ a wristband =50,000$.
It was Subaru of America that brought me to LSPR last year to watch the pro-drive cars duke it out. This is what made me a fan, then a volunteer for several events, and now a co-driver. Without spectating, the sport may die due to lack of new drivers to pay for costs, and also lack of new volunteers.
your thoughts?