The website says "Fees".I always find this topic kind of humorous since a play of words can have such a drastic outlook difference for some people.
Is it a late fee? Or early registration discount?
It's $30 difference.In the end, what different does it make? The prices are what they are. This is a widely used business model across almost every type of business venue in existence. Putting on a concert or track day requires money up front. The more money the business can get upfront, the easier it is to determine interest in the venue.
Expedite shipping is an additional service and it's your choice to pay for it or not.Why do you have to pay extra for expedited shipping? It doesn't cost the shipper any more $ to ship your package. It travels the same, right?
I agree and I'm thankful for N2 and all other organizations that allow us to get track time.There is not a track organization out there that makes a surplus of money. Some weekends result in good money - some weekends, the org loses their ass, due to bad weather or low turn out. They need to keep a 'floating fund' to help cover those rainy days (pun intended) to avoid going belly up.
Dang, I must have missed those deals...and I looked really hard. I always do that, in the off season, since I know that I will always do a lot of track days.You're correct, N2 will not cancel any event due to low attendance. Typically it will be the track itself that cancels the day if it's due to an over abundance of lightening, hurricane warning, etc. Getting upfront $ in the pockets help build that initial kiddie of money to make ends meet that much easier. There's a reason N2 always offers awesome off season track day packages - some of those packages resulting in a track day being as cheap as $100 a day (!!!!!)
I'll definitely consider getting the membership, but thanks for stating the obvious.There's not a org out there that's buying yachts from the income gained from their track days. It's no secret that for the most part, every org out there is in the same exact ballpark cost wise. Each org brings something unique to the table, but at the end of the day, track rental costs are MEGA $$$.
Like Tim said, you have 2 options.
1) Get the Elite membership. If you do more than 3-4 TD's a year, it's worth it. Note - you can still miss out on a track day if it gets sold out before you go to register!
2) Register 16 days prior to the event...and get the early registration discount. Or should I say....avoid paying a late fee?
The website says "Fees".
I'll definitely consider getting the membership, but thanks for stating the obvious.
I always get frustrated when I get charged for extra fees especially when there is really no apparent reason for it. I think baking it in the price will make a lot of customers feel better. Just wanted to have a constructive conversation.
See you soon on the track!
Check the forum and Facebook on Black Friday, the packages are usually open then but like the good tracks sell out early. 12 day pack has been my favorite by virtue of doing 12 days you get a feee elite membership the next year.
Expedite shipping is an additional service and it's your choice to pay for it or not.
Here's my take on dealing with this issue....I separate businesses I deal with into two types. There's the big, impersonal places like Amazon, Lowes and dare I say the US government. They get no slack from me as they couldn't care less about me or my business. Then there's the local places like my MC shop, the small garage mechanic and N2. They go out of their way to get and keep my business by providing personal service. I'm not about to quibble over some small issue. Their lot in life is hard enough and I don't want to ruin a good thing.
I think you asked a fair question and received a fair answer.
Your not kidding.. Its fair to say that this forum may not have anywhere near the volume of threads and posts as some other other moto oriented internet places do, but the communication is always worthwhile and to the point.This is gold in todays environment!
Due time Chris, due time.Your not kidding.. Its fair to say that this forum may not have anywhere near the volume of threads and posts as some other other moto oriented internet places do, but the communication is always worthwhile and to the point.
Of course we have some ball busting here and there (I would expect no less from a track day focused group!) but I love that there isn't the constant trolling and blasting that fills up most other sites... (I'm looking at you facebook trackday groups!)
Your not kidding.. Its fair to say that this forum may not have anywhere near the volume of threads and posts as some other other moto oriented internet places do, but the communication is always worthwhile and to the point.
Of course we have some ball busting here and there (I would expect no less from a track day focused group!) but I love that there isn't the constant trolling and blasting that fills up most other sites... (I'm looking at you facebook trackday groups!)