Re: ProSolo, Spectators, TV, et al.

[Bradley Lamont <lamont@xnet.com>]

At 09:22 AM 6/26/00, dg50@daimlerchrysler.com said:
>1) The ProSolo format is much more visably exciting from a spectator point
>of view. It's also easier to follow, once you get to the Challenge portion
>- 2 cars go out, one car returns. Just like drag racing.

Except for the fact that the first car to the finish line doesn't 
necessarily win.  Drag racing is extremely simple to participate in and is 
extremely simple for spectators to watch and understand.

ProSolo (since you want to focus on it, instead of Solo) is not.  You have 
to add 2 times together.  You have to pay attention to both sides to know 
who wins.  This adds a level of complexity that spectators may not care for.

>2) The ProSolo format is a lot more rewarding (IMHO) from a driver
>perspective.

I'm glad you qualified this with a IMHO, but I think you are wrong 
here.  And I'd bet quite a few solo people agree.

To me (IMHO), the "professional" level of autox is the tour and Nationals, 
not the Pro.  I don't want the SCCA to spend any money on Pro that they 
don't also spend on the tour/Nationals.

Brad
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