Why is it so hard to find race schedule information? - A spectator's perspective

[Devil]

I've started threads like this multiple times in the past on the same topic. It seems for most NZ motorcycling events that the only way you can find out a schedule of what classes are racing and what time events are supposed to start is by actually competing in them.

Right at this moment, no matter how much googling I do, I cannot find a start time for the Suzuki Series racing at HD tomorrow. Whats on and when?

How is Joe Public expected to find this information? By personally knowing a racer?

[peril 787b]

How would they sell a programme at the event if you could find the info online??

Classes for round 1 of the Tri series are:

F1,
F2,
F3,
Bears,
SuperMoto,
Pre 89,
F1 Sidechairs

Practice Starts Saturday 7 Dec 9.00-10.30 am
First Race Saturday 7 Dec 10.40 am

[Devil]

How would they sell a programme at the event if you could find the info online??


Who are they going to sell programmes to when no-one turns up?

It's pretty basic information and not going to impact the sale of a programme.

Thanks.

[bluninja]

Out of curiosity I just did a quick Google....find the Hampton Downs site, events, then to the HD ticketing site which allows me to buy a $20 ticket without even knowing what time the event runs from and to; although it does tell me how exciting things will be :bleh:

[Devil]

I know. Whatever it is is going to be awesome!

[peril 787b]

My google took me to MNZ site, which gave entry information

[Devil]

You have to actually get to the third page of the competitor entry form to get it. Which is just crap. Nothing has improved in this regard in the last 10 years.

[Gremlin]

I've been trackside for close to a decade now. Don't really care what the next class is, it's all just bikes on track init?

The only thing that varies is how they fall off (or how many at once) or how they break down...

[wayne]

and where are the rules for f1 f2 and f3 ?

[Skunk]

and where are the rules for f1 f2 and f3 ?

On the Vic Club website. Well, our version of them are. Not a National class so they aren't in the rule book. Actually, there is no rule book technically.


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

[Billy]

and where are the rules for f1 f2 and f3 ?

There are supp regs for the Suzuki series for the above mentioned classes,They were available with the entry form when it was on their site before entries closed,If you need a copy you will need to contact them direct

[roogazza]

I've started threads like this multiple times in the past on the same topic. It seems for most NZ motorcycling events that the only way you can find out a schedule of what classes are racing and what time events are supposed to start is by actually competing in them.

Right at this moment, no matter how much googling I do, I cannot find a start time for the Suzuki Series racing at HD tomorrow. Whats on and when?

How is Joe Public expected to find this information? By personally knowing a racer?
By reading this thread I have found the series starts today ! I believe it's a 3 round series, Hampton, Manfeild and one other ?
No advertising in Auckland ? Nothing for sure in Wgton that I have heard.
Are spectators expected for this series or is it for riders and hangers on ?

No, Road Racing is on the rise for sure ! The Summer of racing is starting today.

[merv]

Then will the organisers complain because not enough paying punters turn up and they lose money? Classic.

[quickbuck]

By reading this thread I have found the series starts today ! I believe it's a 3 round series, Hampton, Manfeild and one other ?
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That would be on Boxing Day at Wanganui!

http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/

So that sort of proves people rely too much on Google... which is apparently RUBBISH!
The ruddy great Bill Board on SH1 outside Ohakea is a pretty great advertising board..... Along with others.
Sign up for the News Letter and you will be kept informed. Then you can e-mail that to your friends and family.

Simple really.....

In the old days I'm pretty sure we used to talk to each other or ring them on the phone.....

[roogazza]

That would be on Boxing Day at Wanganui!

In the old days I'm pretty sure we used to talk to each other or ring them on the phone.....

Ta , thought it may be Toepo ?

But yes, the message isn't being sent out.
At least Spyda pushes Boxing day on KB.
Not that I'm a potential spectator anway. But in the interests of new blood coming in, people must know where and when.

As a business you must advertise,there is no future if you rely on the racers and their mates.

[slowpoke]

That would be on Boxing Day at Wanganui!

http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/

So that sort of proves people rely too much on Google... which is apparently RUBBISH!
The ruddy great Bill Board on SH1 outside Ohakea is a pretty great advertising board..... Along with others.
Sign up for the News Letter and you will be kept informed. Then you can e-mail that to your friends and family.

Simple really.....

In the old days I'm pretty sure we used to talk to each other or ring them on the phone.....

So what you are saying is, if you are uninformed Joe Public, you're supposed to either:

1. Google something you don't know exists
2. Sign up for something you don't know exists
3. Call each other and talk about something we haven't heard about

You're absolutely right, it is simple.......

[trev]

What!! There was racing on at Hampton Downs today??

[quickbuck]

So what you are saying is, if you are uninformed Joe Public, you're supposed to either:

1. Google something you don't know exists
2. Sign up for something you don't know exists
3. Call each other and talk about something we haven't heard about

You're absolutely right, it is simple.......

You sort of missed the point.

Over the past couple of weeks I have been talking to people from all walks of life who aren't on Face Book, or Kiwibiker, who will be heading along to Wanganui on Boxing day.
Why?
Well it is the season of Christmas functions and i find it is much easier to actually talk to people and tell them about things than relying on social media....

[quickbuck]

What!! There was racing on at Hampton Downs today??

From Tuesday you can purchase the coverage from:
http://www.ctaslive.co.nz/CtasLiveRecordings.aspx

[jasonu]

You sort of missed the point.

Over the past couple of weeks I have been talking to people from all walks of life who aren't on Face Book, or Kiwibiker, who will be heading along to Wanganui on Boxing day.
Why?
Well it is the season of Christmas functions and i find it is much easier to actually talk to people and tell them about things than relying on social media....

It has always been like that. Unless one rides a bike or know someone that rides a bike, joe public hearing by chance about a road racing event has always been more or less nil. (unless you happen to drive past the bill board outside Ohakea someone mentioned earlier in the thread).