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So we're just heading back from SMX but what a day it was. First we arrived at 16.30 local time thinking the event already started. Then we noticed all the gates were closed. We've asked some security guys and they told us we could buy a ticket at the gate wich would open at 17.30 local time. At 17.40 we were lucky to get our tickets, but the stadium didn't open before 18.00 (you could hear the 125's screaming in quali). After waiting another 30 minutes we could finally enter the stadium.
Biggest joke is the fact that we bought standing places, but security allowed everyone to take a seat because the stadium was almost empty at go time.
Shortlist of our experience;
Payed € 15,- to park the car.
Wiated 1,5 hour tot get in.
Got a seat for the price of a standing ticket.
Races were awesome.
Youthstream has something to explain to the people who've paid € 100,- for a seat.
Biggest joke is the fact that we bought standing places, but security allowed everyone to take a seat because the stadium was almost empty at go time.
Shortlist of our experience;
Payed € 15,- to park the car.
Wiated 1,5 hour tot get in.
Got a seat for the price of a standing ticket.
Races were awesome.
Youthstream has something to explain to the people who've paid € 100,- for a seat.
Edit: Nevermind, Youthstream probably made money, but more than likely fucked someone else over while doing it.
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No one makes money in this situation. Makes me wonder if Youthstream do any market research or did they come up with this idea after a few beers on a Friday night.
looks like you got a private show
Pit Row
remember this post when you see the sx schedule 2018!
Stands had barely anyone in them.
I doubt that it was a fifth of that number.
The Schadenfreude within me is cackling at the loss that Luongo / Youthstream may have taken on this, but
IF he / they were exposed on this, I'm sure they'll just bump up / create more fees for next years GPs / EMX series and MXDN.
My 'IF' comes from the thought that Luongo / YS probably had, say, Monster paying for this. But, will such a company / companies appreciate the sort of ridicule that a vast stadium so full of 'empty', can bring onto their participation.
Apart from that, I quite liked the Racing itself. Hell, as I so dislike most SX Tracks themselves, I quite liked the track. Less of a 'Dog and Pony Show' / 'Circus Act' that so many SX tracks are. It would be good to see a few US rounds having a track a bit like that.
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