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15 Apr 2004, 11:42 (Ref:940349)
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Short circuit racing - costs and entertainment
I went to Hednesford Hills to watch short circuit racing at the weekend. Legends, Fast Fords, Reliant Robins and Metro Bangers. What a great day! £10 to get in, free programme, relatively cheap coffee.
Talking to a driver there, I found out that you buy a licence and then entries are free and prize money as well! There was a big crowd, who all enjoyed it. Nice to see they get it right, wonder why circuit racing can't do it.... |
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15 Apr 2004, 20:06 (Ref:940839)
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This is something I have been banging on about for years....
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15 Apr 2004, 23:03 (Ref:941004)
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I think part of it may be that the circuit is owned, (I think), by the people who sanction and run the sport. Instead of circuit owners charging a bundle for a club to rent it. The advertising for it is pretty good as well. It all happens so fast as well. If there is a pause in the meeting they fill it in with something to watch, instead of everyone standing around like lemons.
I reckon there were about 4,000 people there, plenty of families as well. |
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16 Apr 2004, 10:21 (Ref:941352)
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Not all short circuits are owned by the promoters. Mildenhall, Ipswich and Wimbledon are leased to RDC and Spedeworth respectively. However, the charges are significantly less, even compared to Lydden, and the promoter gets to keep the gate money. The food and drink outlets usually belong to the stadium owner, so there is good reason to encourage a crowd for both parties.
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