roger-@speakeasy.net
I figure that if there was "bank" to be had promoting races, we'd either have a) 3-4 races per day to choose from, or b) there would be some competitive vieing\bidding for venues like PIR and the like.
Since neither seem to be the case... I am suprised to see the frequency of "promoters making bucks" posts I see.
-r
-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher A Sandmel [mailto:san-@juno.com]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 07:00 AM
To: ob-@topica.com
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Results from mtb. state championships?
Promoting races is not a profit earning activity. Many races are lucky
to break even, others lose money, and some actually retain earnings after
expenses. Once insurance, series, permit, land use, official/announcer
fees, and prize money are tallied up, the expenditures become quite
great. When I was promoting the Santiam Pedalfest, we were lucky to net
between $750 and $1500 a year. However, I don't believe this is typical,
and it is no where near $4000. Since the race was a fundraiser for our
high school's cycling club, BLM land use fees were waived. Normally the
fees are something like $4 a rider. Given 150 racers, that's $600 we
were able to shave from expenses. We often made our own medals, which
reduced cost another $300. Even more expenses were eliminated by not
making t-shirts. As you can see, the typical race that must contend with
these costs will make little, if any profit. It takes an unbelievable
amount of time to prepare a race, and I encourage anyone that would like
to understand the challenges involved in promoting a race to help with
the local races in their area next time around. If you've got an idea
for improving a race, please get involved. Remember, the promoters are
generally racers like you and me. Happy trails :)
-Chris Sandmel
On Fri, 27 Jun 2003 05:16:31 +0000 Michael Blahut
<magic-@hotmail.com> writes:
I figure the promoters took in around $4k. I guess posting the
results
in a timely mater is too much to ask for the mountain bike state
championships of Oregon.
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