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It's a shame that the series is charging these guys to enter the race and then dictating how they promote their own image at the track. If their image is so valuable as to assign a monopoly on vendor's row for t-shirt sales then you'd think they'd be so happy to have the guys there racing they wouldn't be charging them an entry fee to race.
I can't think of how the director of racing having a monopoly on t-shirt sales at every round of the series could possibly be construed as anything other than a huge conflict of interest. But this is a series run to make to money for the people organizing and running it. I don't expect much change in this area any time soon. If I had a monopoly on something I would sure fight like hell to keep it.
Each of those companies can sell merchandise for their riders, PLUS other clothing and merchandise...then you can buy an AUTHENTIC Chad Reed/Makita Suzuki Jersey for him to sign during the Thor autograph session at the Thor Merch trailer.
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I'm just saying there is dirt on everyone including Ayers. We wont be seeing a story in Matthes' column on any dirt on him personally, or how he has a monopoly on event shirt sales anytime soon.
Matthes says he wants to report on things and not pick sides. So this is what we the fans are talking about, lets see the story. Go snooping around and see what people really think of that guy when it's "off the record."
When it comes from Matthes whether I like it or not, more people take what he says as fact.
I know, I know, he would be stupid to do the story on someone who actually has some pull. Bashing J-Law and Mike, are one thing, but if were going to go all TMZ and Perez Hilton with behind the scenes stories, let's see this one.
Like I said I do love the way this thread is going. Seems twice a year this very thread comes up. Each year more and more people are taking the side of the race teams and less are taking the side of the NPG.. Will see what happens next year.
There is a 15% royalty on sales that is split three ways equally between the driver, team owner and primary sponsor (5% each). It is some additional revenue, but back a few years ago Gordon and Jr. merchandise were 80% of all sales (I haven’t looked at it recently so I don’t know what it is today).
If you want to own and operate your own trailer, it is allowed. TMS for example charges $25,000 to park on vendor row and takes a percentage of your sales.
It's not as simple as you guys think, but this we're trying to come up with the best way to do the most things that will help the series, the riders, the teams and the fans.This year TV was a priority. Next year, if it's open pits and more vending opportunities, we will make whatever adjustments we need to that make sense.
DC
MX Sports
I've never bought a Moto Tee shirt, they look cheap.
I only buy shirts from the AMA Official Event Merchandise trailer.
Pit Row
My take is buy a shirt at the local shop and support them. Vital sells shirts too...9 bucks...cheaper than Ross or Marshalls.
Open pits would be good for the idle time waiting in the heat, baking in the sun with NHRA is pretty similar but having something to do, even walking around looking at the same thing all day has a huge influence on the overall experience.
How about using the retail outlets that the sponsors products are sold in i.e. Tony Stewart Goods at The Home Depot and now Office Depot. That's the real "magic" of NASCAR retailing not trackside sales. Fan's come to the track already wearing their team gear.
Example of how to a racer markets in NASCAR: Tony Stewarts website
Example of how a racer markets in SX: James Stewarts website
It's all about the money, sales and marketing in NASCAR.
Can't even give away your sponsors decals
(and no, you can't give away tshirts either)
Okay, I am off this topic, time to work on my real job. Spinner, you never did answer my questions, do you need a special hat or T-shirt? I would be glad to try to help.
DC
MX Sports
You could keep a lot of Privateers on the road by allowing them to do this and who know they might actually be able to make a small profit from their racing activities. You also see people who begin following a driver simply because the first few times they went to a race they liked the drivers shirt design, bought one and then became a fan who buys more and more items.
There are other dynamics at work that separates Sprint Car racing and National Motocross but I made that point as a way to help the Privateers. Anything that can be done to keep them on the road and to make a living should be taken seriously and addressed sooner rather than later. Sure it would be great to have a two full gates (250 and 450) of highly sponsored riders. If it happens great but in the meantime look for ways to help the little guy instead of pushing them out.
I know the sport is looking to make the next leap but there is something to be said for keeping a little bit of the roots of the sport. The roots that saw the nobody show up at the a National and if he was fast enough he could line up next to Mr. Factory Racer. There is something to be said for that and something that could help the marketing of the sport if spun the correct way.
Keep up the good work Davey, Sure seems like you're living the ideal of everyday is an opportunity to keep getting better.
remember your talking to and dealing with a group of individuals that think they are the show, not the riders, so they miss a lot of other things too!
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