Monty Hill

I have always wondered why all bike races are not set up this way.

I use to race motorcycles and they always had higher registration fees for pros. Fewer participants, Longer Races and Much larger cash prizes.

Monty

From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Hedahl
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:59 PM
To: obra
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Entry Fees for Swan Island Crit

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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