$25 doesn't sound all that much as a stand alone but took the wife, the 2 sons and one of their girlfriends (all over 18 but none earning $ , one uni and 2 elite athletes) so that was $125 at the gate. Spending today at the Queensland Swimming Champs $6 entry. Over 20 Olympians , current World Champions. Economies of scale I suppose. Yesterday cost me about $200 all up which I can put towards projects. Have already bought my tickets for the Troy Baylis Classic, fuel, accom from Brisbane probable outlay about $500. At the swimming I sit in an air conditioned venue with 3-4 food outlets/coffee cafés. Last night hauled everything up the hill as parking is limited, was at the first corner, no PA available and enjoyed the mossies with the long grass.
Don't get me wrong I love the bikes but I get annoyed with the " what do you want for your $" comments. Spectating at sports events is a "buyers" market. Am 56 years old and honestly most MX/ DT and speedways are only able to offer the same basic setup as it was in the 70s. In fact if you look at the old Brooklyn Speedway and Granite Park in Seymour they had more to offer the spectator. I appreciate all the efforts Promoters like yourself "SON" put in and I go because it's the sport I love, but I wonder how many Gen Xs will support throughout their lifetime.
Thought I'd post a bit of a harmless info about how the riders went last night as a bit of an update as to how they are travelling before the Classic. Don't like posting here too much as someone seems to want to jump on you for one reason or another. Learnt the lesson I just keep my thoughts to myself
Rosco86
