Gah Damn (Me b******* about cost of attending nats)

kylemenz1 wrote:

I did think it was odd that at Pala, people—mostly campers—had EZ-Ups set right up against the fence, with caution tape around them to secure their...

I did think it was odd that at Pala, people—mostly campers—had EZ-Ups set right up against the fence, with caution tape around them to secure their space. I guess it’s fine, but it really hurts the viewing experience for everyone else. Even on the backside of the track, people had EZ-Ups covering the hillside. The fences were nuts to butts, five people deep. For the price we all pay, plus parking fees, you’d think we were attending a luxury event. Oh well—this is the life we choose, I guess.

ShellyMX wrote:

There should be rules against that kind of horseshit. Completely unfair to everyone else trying to watch the race that doesn’t have an Ez up. 

Shakybonez15 wrote:

Since when have the nationals been 100$ a person... jumping jehosafats.. these prices have me flabberghasted for a family of 4.. I paid less for the...

Since when have the nationals been 100$ a person... jumping jehosafats.. these prices have me flabberghasted for a family of 4.. I paid less for the denver supercross that was only 35$ a pop... who is pricing this stuff?

I checked Hangtown, Thundervalley and Mt Morris.

I'm looking to use my military discount for thundervalley if anybody has any locations besides vettix and govx.

tampabayjay wrote:

MX Sports is ruining motocross. 

HondaTech25 wrote:

Tim Cotter is ruining it. 

We use to get backdoor tickets with all day pit passes for $80. 

dkurtd wrote:

And just think, a reserved seat in the lower level for a Supercross 46 years ago was only $10 including tax.  

And just think, a reserved seat in the lower level for a Supercross 46 years ago was only $10 including tax.

 

 

Stephon wrote:

I tore a ligament in my wallet several years back at Pala and was never the same, so I retired from attending since.  Not saying I'd...

I tore a ligament in my wallet several years back at Pala and was never the same, so I retired from attending since.  Not saying I'd never attend a National or SX again, but I'd probably have to have a few mixed drinks, beer or coffee in me first.  

 

I'll be turning 61 in 3 weeks and I've never a had mixed drink, a beer or a cup of coffee, so...  

How about those World Cup Soccer ticket prices, lol!  

sumdood wrote:

GBS wrote:

I thought you all were fans of Motocross?? Check prices of any other top sport and MX is still Cheap, prices are just not what they...

I thought you all were fans of Motocross?? Check prices of any other top sport and MX is still Cheap, prices are just not what they were 20 years ago for anything and yes, it is hot, sunny and you got to walk a mile and stand, but MX is a tough mans sport, right??

ohh_454 wrote:

$100 bucks to sweat your ass off and walk 20 miles lol idk how they can justify that price for a national when SX ticket prices...

$100 bucks to sweat your ass off and walk 20 miles lol idk how they can justify that price for a national when SX ticket prices should cost more than a national imo

tampabayjay wrote:

MX Sports is ruining motocross. 

HondaTech25 wrote:

Tim Cotter is ruining it. 

We use to get backdoor tickets with all day pit passes for $80. 

Boomslang wrote:

Some needs to send the link to this thread to Davey and Tim.

 

Goat of Lurkers wrote:

People aren't going to like this,  but there's zero effort being done to grow the fan base and race attendance... effort is, however,  being put into...

People aren't going to like this,  but there's zero effort being done to grow the fan base and race attendance... effort is, however,  being put into getting more money out of the core fans. 

"Juice the faithful" is the business model now. It is what it is, but that's definitely what it is.

 

Shakybonez15 wrote:

Since when have the nationals been 100$ a person... jumping jehosafats.. these prices have me flabberghasted for a family of 4.. I paid less for the...

Since when have the nationals been 100$ a person... jumping jehosafats.. these prices have me flabberghasted for a family of 4.. I paid less for the denver supercross that was only 35$ a pop... who is pricing this stuff?

I checked Hangtown, Thundervalley and Mt Morris.

I'm looking to use my military discount for thundervalley if anybody has any locations besides vettix and govx.

tampabayjay wrote:

MX Sports is ruining motocross. 

Elliot wrote:

Look on the bright side, at least FIFA aren't running it.

Last Braaap wrote:

Just my 0.02 $. Gonna compare apples to oranges but attended MXGP of Germany at "cute little Teut"™ and general admittance for sunday (paddock entry included)...

Just my 0.02 $. Gonna compare apples to oranges but attended MXGP of Germany at "cute little Teut"™ and general admittance for sunday (paddock entry included) was 85 EURO which is comparable to mxgp in loket in last 5 years... so i wasn't that shocked... but when i googled it in USD i was quite shocked that it is 97 $!!!!! Have you considered that maybe mxsports is charging as much as the House of Luongo, only the dollar just went tits up in last couple years? 😑

Austin Keyfinger wrote:

100 dollars a person to look at a sea of sprawling banners lining the track obstructing the ability to watch the riders.  

Mcflurry98 wrote:

I’m going to play devils advocate here while admittedly not knowing all of the facts. I’m just hypothesizing based on information that we know. I don’t think...

I’m going to play devils advocate here while admittedly not knowing all of the facts. I’m just hypothesizing based on information that we know. 

I don’t think it’s too far fetched to consider that the price increases are what’s needed to keep everyone involved in the green or margin whole. 

It’s not a shock to anyone on here that the cost of everything has gone up substantially in the past 5 years. Insurance, taxes, permits, labor, equipment, and maintenance on said equipment have all been sky rocketing since the start of the pandemic. Some of these tracks also have to do a lot of work around the facilities to get ready for these nationals each year. Much of the material used to do this is with imported goods that have been subject to substantial tariff pressures since the start of 2025. Tack on the cost of fuel right now and it’s just one big perfect storm. 

The cost of doing business has gone up substantially since 2000, so we can’t use that as an apples to apples comparison to justify why tickets should still be $30 or whatever they were 25 years ago. 

Does it suck? Yes. Do I think there are just a bunch of greedy jerks out there lining their pockets more than they were before the cost of everything went up so much? No, I don’t. 

Now just imagine what the cost of tickets would be if they increased the riders purse….

Mcflurry98 wrote:

I’m going to play devils advocate here while admittedly not knowing all of the facts. I’m just hypothesizing based on information that we know. I don’t think...

I’m going to play devils advocate here while admittedly not knowing all of the facts. I’m just hypothesizing based on information that we know. 

I don’t think it’s too far fetched to consider that the price increases are what’s needed to keep everyone involved in the green or margin whole. 

It’s not a shock to anyone on here that the cost of everything has gone up substantially in the past 5 years. Insurance, taxes, permits, labor, equipment, and maintenance on said equipment have all been sky rocketing since the start of the pandemic. Some of these tracks also have to do a lot of work around the facilities to get ready for these nationals each year. Much of the material used to do this is with imported goods that have been subject to substantial tariff pressures since the start of 2025. Tack on the cost of fuel right now and it’s just one big perfect storm. 

The cost of doing business has gone up substantially since 2000, so we can’t use that as an apples to apples comparison to justify why tickets should still be $30 or whatever they were 25 years ago. 

Does it suck? Yes. Do I think there are just a bunch of greedy jerks out there lining their pockets more than they were before the cost of everything went up so much? No, I don’t. 

Now just imagine what the cost of tickets would be if they increased the riders purse….

OwenJakes wrote:

I knew someone would come along and defend it