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The goal of the Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup is to provide a stage for riders to compete under a new "class structure" to systematically change the face of motocross. This starts by building the 50cc classes. The ages are grouped now more like UIL sports. From age 4 to 15 there is a class that only includes 2 years. In these same classes the years overlap only one year. The "Challenge" classes group the riders in each displacement together much like a traditional "open" classes. The word "challenge" was to simply rename it.
On the question about cost, there was redundant fees and needed to be clarified. That has been taken care of now.
For those wondering about why the cost per race entry is $80, let's take a moment to examine it. Every class will be offered "timed practice" for their gate picks. On race day, each and every class will be offered a sight-lap for the 1st and 2nd moto's. All of this takes track time away from actually dropping the gate quicker so instead of shoving everyone through more gate drops per day to get racing in and done. Timed practice provides safety for riders going into the first turn since all the riders will be grouped by skill level. Sight-laps also provides safety for the riders to review the track before hitting it WFO.
Other benefits to the riders include:
1. 30 hours of live streaming
2. Ryan Villopoto's name brings credibility
3. RV's experience will help with oversight of the safety and design of the track.
4. While the event is close to Christmas, it also is during a time when the majority of families are on vacation thus it is less expensive because parents do not have to take off work to attend.
The #1 goal of the RV MX Cup is to grow youth participation. The industry needs to grow sales very quickly and we aim to examine how it can be done. Bottom line is no one can expect to grow youth participation if nothing changes. It is irresponsible to make change for the sake of it as well. The changes to classes reflect a belief that it can directly effect sales in a positive manner for the near future. In 10-20 years, we will sell less 250's and 450's if we do not work to grow the base first. Less 50cc sale equate to fewer big bike sales in the future.
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There are no RV spots at Pala that have full hook-ups so I guess there are going to be major construction projects happening this summer.
The RV hookups are part of the overall project that we discussed with Pala that they will be working to have.
I would contend that a local racer has too many local races to choose from as one of the issues. Once Texas gets into spring and fall time, there could be as many as 5 to 7 races in one weekend. Add in an off-road race or two, and the pie is thinned out so much that all that's left is the crumbs. Then add in all the practice tracks and you have no customer base left. Look at the value of practice compared to local racing. That could be another reason to examine.
The full gate issue is that 85% of all dirt bikes sold never race. With that number, how do you grow racing with 15% of the market coming to race and grow in the sport? The interest is going away and we have to stop the bleeding but it's more than just words. Action must start and communication must follow.
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