Tentative Putnam Dates Getting Smaller
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mike27
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People can say we are jumping the gun with our schedule not being out yet but when we look at Putnam and Blackhawks schedules, it's impossible not to speculate that our schedule is going to be pretty bleek when it is posted. It's too bad considering how most of these posts are people saying they would above all, rather ride with Nesba than any other group, but will ride elsewhere if need be. Obviously Nesba has loyal customers. I will ride with who I have to but I would prefer to do so with Nesba. I've had no bad experiences with STT, I just feel more comfortable and enjoy riding with Nesba. As do a lot of people. Hope things turn out better than it's looking
RubberSideDown
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Last year we had a similar thread and Fred Duncan chimed in briefly. The Midwest seems to hold the card closer to their chest than your region. I thing that "No news is bad news".
I looks bad for the future of the midwest. When I joined in 2010 we had Putnam once a month, yes once a month from April to October. In 2011 we had 0 dates at Putnam. Now BHF is dropping off significantly. To remain relavent NESBA has to get dates. If that means starting negotiations earlier, personnel changes or a influx of capital from "corporate" it needs to happen FAST!
Last year with not having dates at Putnam I did not ride with NESBA MW at all. How many other fell into this category? Now BHF is in a similar situation. This can't be good for the revenue stream.
gonecrazy
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I am a board member of the MCRA. and yes we moved our date to the later 21-22 date at putnam.contracts signed and in. We were actually in line for a date change before nesba was even considered, but putnam staff first gave it to nesba because they thought it would be easy fill for the cycle options dates that were given up. The total fail part was that nesba didnt get there contracts in by the deadline so we took the date. Im sure that early april date could still be open now. its easter weekend. we have a full schedule with our I-70 series so the later aug date wasnt needed. Just a little insite.
gonecrazy
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Also it seems like alot of you are only driven to ride with one group. Even though MCRA is my home group since I am on the board I still ride with other groups also. Doesnt matter to me much on who it is as long as there program runs descent and there dates fit my schedule. Now the membership fees kinda suck when these different froups require it. we dont have any as some other groups dont either. but if I wanna ride a certain date I just bite the bullett.
RubberSideDown
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I counted three NESBA dates on the BHF calendar and zero on the NESBA MW calendar. I count that as three tentative.
The problem for me is I will ride with a different org. before driving 8 hours one way for a track day.
Relic
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Never done Gateway before although I see a couple of MCRA dates with Gateway this year that's got me thinking. I plan to do most of the MCRA days with Putnam and Topeka this year. If you like, PM me your information if you are from the St. Louis area...always looking for buddies to share drives/rides.
My two cents... from NESBA home page, "The Northeast Sportbike Association (NESBA) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization", just curious how many have offered to help the MW group in scheduling or helping in/at any events at all. We all enjoy the time on the track, but maybe a little volunteer effort off the track could reap some nice rewards for the entire organization.
BigCountry1125
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I know a few that would be happy to help out the mw region if they could.
racer23
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Welcome back from vacation Fred........
Been offline for a few days, seems like this years silly season is sillier than others.
When I talked to Kathleen Casey in regards to the 2012 schedule, I requested our historic dates, mid April, June, 4th of July week, and CCO weekend. She penciled us in at that time. We were only offered April and September dates for whatever reason, you would have to ask Kathleen about that. I was as surprised as anyone given what Nesba Midwest has done for BFR with the Airfence donations.
Does it suck? Hell yes. Do I feel betrayed? Hell yes.
Gingerman,
Gingerman was very poorly attended our last 3 events, 2008 we had approx 34 riders per day, and in 2009 we had 18 riders per day. Hard to justify keeping a track like that on our schedule.
As far as Putnam goes, as far as I know, we are in negotiations for three dates there this year. It seems there is an Administrator from another org on here stating otherwise, but until I hear it from DJ, it is merely speculation. In regards to last season, and Nesba not getting any dates, we always made the payments prior to the event date. Last season we were offered terms which we didn't feel were in the best interest of the club and declined the dates we were offered.
We are actively seeking dates at all Midwest tracks, thank you all for your passion for our region.
Next time I go away, I won't leave my laptop at home.
Been offline for a few days, seems like this years silly season is sillier than others.
When I talked to Kathleen Casey in regards to the 2012 schedule, I requested our historic dates, mid April, June, 4th of July week, and CCO weekend. She penciled us in at that time. We were only offered April and September dates for whatever reason, you would have to ask Kathleen about that. I was as surprised as anyone given what Nesba Midwest has done for BFR with the Airfence donations.
Does it suck? Hell yes. Do I feel betrayed? Hell yes.
Gingerman,
Gingerman was very poorly attended our last 3 events, 2008 we had approx 34 riders per day, and in 2009 we had 18 riders per day. Hard to justify keeping a track like that on our schedule.
As far as Putnam goes, as far as I know, we are in negotiations for three dates there this year. It seems there is an Administrator from another org on here stating otherwise, but until I hear it from DJ, it is merely speculation. In regards to last season, and Nesba not getting any dates, we always made the payments prior to the event date. Last season we were offered terms which we didn't feel were in the best interest of the club and declined the dates we were offered.
We are actively seeking dates at all Midwest tracks, thank you all for your passion for our region.
Next time I go away, I won't leave my laptop at home.
j_fuggin_t
Member
:agree: I've spent quite a few bucks, whether it was a drop in the pot, Amanda making food, the $100's i've spent to make chili. It just goes to show the lack of appreciation and that US NESBIANS making a facility safer to ride on doesn't mean shit, but thats about all i'm gonna say on that before i get myself in trouble..
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dlockhart5x
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I'll blame DJ he just aint as cool since he sold the TZ
