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What do you all think about after each race you all rank the race with a list of questions that are the same for each race you attend. That would give the promotors a chance to see how the fans and racers felt about the race site. The sanctioning body's could even do this over the fax line or even with e-mail. A space on the bottom for suggestions would be nice as well. Maybe promoters are missing things people want at a race site and just dont know it.
MD

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"Another" good question... Is this Willy?

Ben

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no its me!
MD :D

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A hero type card with a detachable mail-in form might work, or include a questionnaire in the event programs.

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This is an excellent idea. So good, here’s what I’ll do….I will have 10,000 business reply cards printed with standard questions to be passed out at each race. When cards are returned, I’ll compile the data and share the information with the race promoter. I’ll also post the compiled results of responses here on OSO.

The only thing needed is a distribution system for the questionnaires. Any volunteers?

Ken Doyle

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I would be happy to help out. We have a race coming up September 25 at Cambridge. I always have lots of volunteers so I can put someone on it at the gate or on site (maybe at the beer concession :D ) Another option would be to collect them on site so the mail costs would go down and the chance of a return is better. Do a pick one for a prize type thing or something like that.

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How refreashing, something constructive. MD, I'm proud of you. What happened? Ran out of beer?

I'm in. I'll make sure they get passed out at the Camden race.

How do they get turned in? Mail?? With postage included???

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Ken and all,

Why not give a few to the teams at the driver's meetings/registration to hand out as folks approach us in the pits. Seems we're always talking to folks in the pits and I expect our crews can hand them out along the beaches as folks watch the race. Also, to tie in with the paying idea for bleachers, announcer and scoreboard, why not put the questionaire on the back of an entry ticket. I think the best way to collect them is have boxes at the pits or in common entry ways to the spectator area. We need to make it as convenient as possible to maximize our returns.

Just some ideas.

BTW...I'll volunteer our team to hand them out at any race we attend.

Sean

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Dare we discuss what questions we should ask here?

Sean

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yes this is where constructive talk turns into reality!!!

this will work for both sactioning bodies and improve Offshore racing to its fans, wether first timers or the seasoned vet.

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Some good ideas are being flushed out.

To clarify, the questionnaires will be on standard size US Post Office business reply cards. No postage necessary, I’ll cover the postage as the cards are returned.

Hand out and collection at the races with a prize drawing from returned responses is an excellent idea for improved response. People love tee shirts.

List of questions is appreciated. I’ll get my professional marketing people to decide the final format.

Ken Doyle

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Okay, I'll go first, just some basic questions to get the juices flowing:

1. Are you a racer, sponsor/advertiser, or spectator?
2. How did you hear about this race?
3. What did you like most about this race location?
4. What did you like least about this race location?
5. How would you improve racing at this location?
6. Would you introduce a friend to racing? Why or Why not?
7. Other comments:

Next?

Sean

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Ken - You da man!

List of questions?

Did you enjoy yourself? 1 2 3 4 5 Highest is five
Did you get a value for your entry fee?
How did you hear about the race? __________
Will you come back next year?____________
What should be done to improve the race next year? _____

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Okay, one idea as a supplement,

My wife had this "corny" idea of handing out pencils with our team name on them...I didn't see a reason to spend our limited budget on pencils folks would probably just throw away anyway. Now we may have a good reason to do pencils. So we might be able to provide some writing utencils for folks to fill out the questionaires. I'm sure other teams could do the same, if they desire.

Sean

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Race survey cards are ready to go to the printer.

I will send cards to the promoter of each race and ask them to have them available to teams at registration. If we can get the teams to pass them out to spectators in various locations during the races we will get a broader response.

I think the suggestion of a drawing for a free tee shirt to those who return the survey before the awards is an excellent idea. All surveys collected could then be forwarded to me in a single package.

My marketing team tried to incorporate as many ideas as possible into the survey. Size constraints of the business reply post card limited the amount of information that could be requested.

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Ken,

Great job! Thank you for your time and effort turning this suggestion into a reality.

Sean

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Very cool idea MD, just what do you think it would take to make it happen?I would think if you Included the forms in the racers packet the racers and crew could pass them out to fans . Also have the racers and crew fill them out. Input is good in most cases. :rolleyes: Then have a turn in spot for the forms and when you turn them in you get some kind of reward(keychain, poster,somthing).Have them pre-stamped to mail them(option)

Jeremy Ruckhaber
JBS Racing

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Well I was at the NYC race. Can someone post a pole for a report cars on the event for the fans that were there to answer. ( only in a constructive way please). I think Ken D. should take the lead on this.

PS I had a great time and saw a bunch of old friends I have not seen in a while.
MD :D

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:d

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I feel the race itself was great. I think we could have had more fans in The Pits with a little more P R work but all in all there were loads of spectators on the NY side as well as in Hoboken and Jersey City during the race. No injuries, no flips...I'd say a Great Weekend for everybody. THANKS to all the Medical crews, Volunteers, Racers and SBI/APBA.

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Ken D. where are you?
MD

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Great to see Mad-Dog, Hollywood, Bruce, Dave(Wild Child) Sharkey, Dee

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SBI, NYC = B+, The race was great !

The Diplomat, the 135 foot spectator boat
had only 25 people on it. Get the word out
more better!

AugieP you guys looked good, next time come closer for
the photo op ! :D

:chick: :chick:

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Charlene...
you guys were in NY and didnt say hello? Was the Bald one with you???
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SBI, NY overall score "C"

No Booze in the pits F-
No BBQs in the pits F-
Boat count C
Battles in classes D+
People and Hospitality A+
Atmosphere B
Spectators C
Driving time from home to watch race 20 minutes A++++

Average Score C
I was also upset that I didnt see the Hottie Park Ranger this year :mad:


Comments.....Need More publicity and Promotion to draw the crowds
So many locals had no clue there was a race
And the NY side(Chelsea Piers) was empty.
Most people I spoke to were takin by surprise that the race was on saturday. Not realizing 9-11 memorial services were on Sunday.

No bad mouthing ...just constructive critsizm

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Yes. :p

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Here was one article on Sept 2nd Augie: http://www.silive.com/columnists/boa...430.xml&coll=1

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Thanks Sharkey

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Great idea.