HondaGalToo
Control Rider
That's the thing... the track itself rarely if ever cancels. So, if NESBA deems it unsafe and calls the event off, they still have to pay the track. I am unaware of any exceptions to this.
NESBA Membership changes for 2011
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smileblue27
New Member
I think people like you should make less ignorant comments and accept that people will have concerns and they are using the appropriate place (a forum) to discuss them.
So please lets keep silly comments to a minimum or just let the adults in the room speak.
ride_hard
New Member
:agree:
However, I have seen a day cancelled at RA it was pretty nasty weather. I think we need to take this for what it was... It was nice while it lasted. Now we have to suck it up and gamble a bit. You either buck up for an elite (which I think is a little steep), or you shut up and chance it. I don't think anyone else is offering rain coverage at all currently. At least not advertising it. My solution is going to be signing up for 12 days. Problem solved!
rk97
Member
You accept the "risk" of losing your money when you sign up. You're aware, and making an informed decision, right? You can be upset about it, but I don't think you can call it "unfair."
The track's never going to cancel unless they think we're going to damage it by being out there.
the track doesn't care if we're riding motorcycles, or running laps; it's our space to use. NESBA contracts for a race track, and the track delivers.
The fact that the weather makes riding unsafe isn't the track's fault, NESBA's fault, or the riders' fault, but there's no one for us to "pass the buck" to. Expecting NESBA (or the track) to eat the cost is only going to run one or both out of business, and then you don't have anywhere to ride even when the weather's perfect.
Southerly
Member
Last year I was at one trackday at Barber that was cancelled. The track was nice about it and did give us free access to the museum, so it ended up being a perk for us once the day was cancelled. I wouldn't have ridden in that even if they hadn't cancelled, as it was really brutal.
I also ended up having to cancel and sell a couple of trackdays after putting my back out on one occasion, and then wrecking the bike on another. It took me a few weeks to get it back together after that. I could have lost out quite a bit on those days that I couldn't ride.
Last year I paid $75 for a NESBA membership, and this year I could have got it for $25, but with the special offer NESBA made, for only $50 more than last year I get coverage for rain, but also late cancellation. That means I can call the day myself if I think the weather is going to be too bad, or if something else comes up that means I can't ride, and I can cancel, right up until the morning. That means I can feel safer about booking days that might be iffy. The late booking without extra cost may be useful as well, but the way things fill up, I probably won't try that.
Even without the other great features of Elite (the T-Shirt alone is almost worth the ... nah, I can't pull that one off
) you could look at it as insurance. You can pay a bit extra up front, and avoid the risk and worry later, or you can go without the insurance, and save a little up front, but risk more later. Me, I carry full insurance on everything, and decided to insure my trackdays as well.
I also ended up having to cancel and sell a couple of trackdays after putting my back out on one occasion, and then wrecking the bike on another. It took me a few weeks to get it back together after that. I could have lost out quite a bit on those days that I couldn't ride.
Last year I paid $75 for a NESBA membership, and this year I could have got it for $25, but with the special offer NESBA made, for only $50 more than last year I get coverage for rain, but also late cancellation. That means I can call the day myself if I think the weather is going to be too bad, or if something else comes up that means I can't ride, and I can cancel, right up until the morning. That means I can feel safer about booking days that might be iffy. The late booking without extra cost may be useful as well, but the way things fill up, I probably won't try that.
Even without the other great features of Elite (the T-Shirt alone is almost worth the ... nah, I can't pull that one off
) you could look at it as insurance. You can pay a bit extra up front, and avoid the risk and worry later, or you can go without the insurance, and save a little up front, but risk more later. Me, I carry full insurance on everything, and decided to insure my trackdays as well.
noobinacan
Member
so is this special offer still going on??? :idea:
Mikey75702
Member
See above
kawaholic
Member
ok, like i said i'll be at ra in april so if it's any easier/cheaper for you guys i can wait until then. if they'll be ready by then.
what about sizes? will we get an email or something to choose the t shirt size?
can we get a sneak peek on the design of the t shirt and stickers?
will we get some extra stickers so i can pimp one on the back of my truck?
Email about changes?
I had read the Membership changes thread when it first came out, before the offers were posted. Unfortunately, I just came across the offer to upgrade to elite. Did anybody get the email that was supposed to be sent out about the offers 'to try to get everyone taken care of before the deadline?'
I had read the Membership changes thread when it first came out, before the offers were posted. Unfortunately, I just came across the offer to upgrade to elite. Did anybody get the email that was supposed to be sent out about the offers 'to try to get everyone taken care of before the deadline?'
Mikey75702
Member
Yes, I got one.
Mikey75702
Member
Sorry.... for what's its worth... I procrastinated so long I missed it as well.
Bucky Badger
New Member
:agree: You Sir have demonstrated a firm grasp on the economics involved with running a trackday organization.
ericlouie1
New Member
Buzzkill, I didn't get an email for the discounted re-registration either.
I got the " NESBA Add's a value memebership" email, and the "NEW Enhanced Membership from NESBA!" email, but nothing about a discount for re-registering by a certain date.
Would have jumped on that one.
I got the " NESBA Add's a value memebership" email, and the "NEW Enhanced Membership from NESBA!" email, but nothing about a discount for re-registering by a certain date.
Would have jumped on that one.
noobinacan
Member
so when can I expect T-shirt and swag ?