[revrnd]

Well I was thinking of going to the races on Sat' since I plan to ride on Fri'. Then I saw this:

Nephew said his crew had planned on going but said screw that (or words to that effect). He wonders what the price was last year when we went.

 

[Just Doo Me]

Ridiculous, doubtful they get many in attendance at that price. Or do you actually get to drive the sleds 😜

 

[FriskyFreeride]

Wow. Pretty steep. We were debating going. Not after seeing this.

 

[revrnd]

I posted a comment on the CSRA's Faceplant page (a post about the races this weekend). I said after seeing the prices they lost 5 attendees.

 

[windsurfnut]

WOW. Thanks for this, I was thinking of taking my son.. that's ridiculous!

 

[revrnd]

If any of you guys are on Faceplant, you should make your thoughts known.

I'm guessing COVID pricing has affected the cost of parking lot snow...

 

[FriskyFreeride]

Wonder what they are charging for the dump of snow we are gonna get tonight/tomorrow. Might not have to truck as much in…. Price down maybe……

 

[canadainrider]

I used to go watch this race when I was in college. Definitely wouldn’t have paid that much to get in though.

 

[revrnd]

Last winter when I went I was talking to a friend who's son was racing he said most of the sled racing was on Sat' (winner on Sat' got the Kawartha Cup) w/ the SXS racing on Sun'. I'm wondering if they know there is more interest in the sleds than SXSs (w/ the resulting lower attendance on Sun'), they are trying to get most of their revenue from Sat'?

Whatever it is, I don't think it's a sustainable business model.

 

[FriskyFreeride]

Last winter when I went I was talking to a friend who's son was racing he said most of the sled racing was on Sat' (winner on Sat' got the Kawartha Cup) w/ the SXS racing on Sun'. I'm wondering if they know there is more interest in the sleds than SXSs (w/ the resulting lower attendance on Sun'), they are trying to get most of their revenue from Sat'?

Whatever it is, I don't think it's a sustainable business model.


I agree 💯 percent. That combined with a late start to season….I’d much rather be riding my own then giving out that kinda money to watch someone ride.

 

[Ridgerunners]

I took my wife to the Lindsay races last year. It was cold🥶. I dont remember paying that much. I guess this year we will have to pass. Hopefully they realize that their pricing is too high and bring it down where it is reasonable to go again.

 

[revrnd]

I took my wife to the Lindsay races last year. It was cold🥶. I dont remember paying that much. I guess this year we will have to pass. Hopefully they realize that their pricing is too high and bring it down where it is reasonable to go again.

Yes it was cold. I've seen that the oval races over the years too. I think in '92 in Coniston the temp never got above 0* F

Exactly!

Plus w/ the fresh snow, a lot of their possible audience will go riding instead.

 

[Ridgerunners]

Yes it was cold. I've seen that the oval races over the years too. I think in '92 in Coniston the temp never got above 0* F

Exactly!

Plus w/ the fresh snow, a lot of their possible audience will go riding instead.

I remember as a kid my dad took me to the oval races in Peterborough. It was cold but I remember the smell of the race gas and the sound of the sleds ripping around the oval. Great times!


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[revrnd]

I remember as a kid my dad took me to the oval races in Peterborough. It was cold but I remember the smell of the race gas and the sound of the sleds ripping around the oval. Great times!


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Just about froze a toe in 81, my first time there.