Joe Cipale

Craig Austin wrote:

> Is it just me, or do most of the racers who are chiming in seem to be askin=
> g for the series to start later, and most of the promoters wanting it to be=
> run earlier? We've been hearing complaints about low turnout for a few yea=
> rs now, and it looks like the market is trying to speak; we'll race hard an=
> d show up for about 3 months. If those 3 months are miserable, fewer of us =
> will show up. If those 3 months are pleasant to be on dirt trails, we'll sh=
> ow up in much greater numbers.
> =20
> Craig
>

As having been both a promoter and a racer (the verdict is out on the latter), a race is always at the whim of the weather (good and bad), time of year, and other variables too numerous to mention (including desireability of venue). Many roadies do not race the early races as it is too cold/wet/rainy. Others dont race the later dates becuase it is too hot, late in the season, family plans.

You will not pleased all of the people all of the time. And as been stated before: The viability and longevity of race will be determined by the number of faces that show up.

Joe C.