Kevin Hedahl

My guess is because the winnings are larger. This way, the 4/5's aren't
paying for the 1/2's winnings.

/kevin

2008/8/12 Jason Shucker

> Can anyone provide any good reason why there is a sliding scale for the
> entry fees at Swan Island this weekend? I know $5 is pretty common for
> junior races, but why do the 4/5s only have to pay $15 while the 3's/Masters
> pay $20, and the 1/2s pay $25? I've never seen anything like this for a one
> day race before. I've seen it in stage races, which makes sense, because
> the higher categories generally do longer races (more days/stages).
>
> Why are the higher categories being charged more. It's almost as if they
> are being punished for staying w/ the sport and improving!
>
> And, please don't be a smart-donkey and respond w/ put on a race yourself,
> see what the costs are like, etc etc. I am very thankful to all promoters
> who put on events (especially those who do so outside of the PDX Metro
> area). I am just very curious why the higher categories are being asked to
> pay more. Times are tough people, $5-10 is alot of money :)
>
> Thanks!
>
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