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| Originally Posted by bradders normally Martin yep would agree, but like all these things, how long do you have to spend on there to say thats why you went; ie supporting the club rather than free entry then disappearing off? Spend an hour on the stand - would that qualify for a freebie? What is 'reasonable'? It's tough to know why its riled me so much; that we have lost our trackday and this was hailed as a bit of a replacement (whether directly said or not)? That most longstanding Ducati riders I know wont be able to afford or justify that kind of cost? That I'd be charged for just a couple of hours of chat and banter as I drop in (as I do at other TDs) to see mates taking part? Or that what was being hailed as a Ducati get together is actually a revenue generating event rather than break even at best and widen the appeal and thank all those Ducatisti that still spend cash in the strapped economic times... Conscious I'll be coming accross as negative at best, bitter and twisted at worst, on this thread and also my FB discussion, and genuinely hope its a success so those who do feel its worth paying enjoy the event. time for me to step off the box I think, I'm sure you'll all enjoy it  |
Paul - I hear you and share your sentiments regarding people manning a stand.
I'm sure in the goodness of time we'll find out how many tickets DUK will allow us - assuming they do - to man the stand, and then it will be a case of people volunteering, and committing to do their fair share.
Regards to pricing - I guess that £500 for 2 full days on track including track, including meals etc. is, whilst on the high side, is possibly not sooo outrageous.
What does strike me as expensive is £100 for 3 parade laps and £50 to go in and spectate. Now I know that includes lunch etc. but surely there should/could be an option to go in for less/free without the food ticket??