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| | Wondering what you think of the new MMS Awards Rule: 5 riders or less only get 1st place award, 6-8 1st and 2nd awards and 9 or more are eligible for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards.(Only applicable to certain classes) I saw more than one person this past weekend, disappointed they didnt get trophies they raced hard for after paying their class fee like everyone else. Why is it if there is only one person signed-up for a class they get a 1st place trophy for just riding around with no competition? Why should paying riders(especially those who race loyally every weekend) get penalized because theres not enough sign-ups. Some racers( especially those loyal racers that aren't as skilled and fast as others) look forward to a low turn out so they can get a chance to come home with a trophy. Their not getting an opportunity. The new 50+ class riders pay $25 each and get nothing? 50+ plus riders should at least get a seniors discount! How much does a trophy cost compared to the money made per class? If trophies are that expensive maybe they should up the sign-up fee to $30. Its still less $ per class than NESC To most people, a big part of racing is about winning trophies. Why should the riders lose out. I realize it's costly to run these events but dont cheat the people who are making it happen. I know NESC has the same award rules, but if the NESC jumped in a lake would the MMS be right behind them? Dont get me wrong the MMS is a great organization and the people who run it are awesome and definitley deserve more, but we work hard for our money also. |
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| i too disagree with the rule. "we" had an incident this week with that. three riders show up.. you think you might get 2nd... with a trophy.. and nope... 3rd with nothing. i think the promo points need a tweaking too... 3 times ive got 3rd and once i got 1st. all with no promo points guz there were just under 10 riders. in my opinion.. you should aways get a point for winning. i too agree with you that MMS is great and does great job... just alittle more ironing out. i know there is a money thing too... ya little plastic trophies are cheap but add up 4 trophies for 5 or 6 class.. that can add up. i'd like to see top 3 no matta what.. and 4th and 5th if more riders show up... (over 25 to 30). just me tho... i'm the type that will be there every weekend no matter what the rules.... racing in maine and racing with the people of MMS makes it all worth it!!
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Last Login: Today @ 2:36:59 PM
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| i no it does cost money to run equipment and such to keep a track going but trophies are getting smaller and less they say due to the econimy but prices are still not going down,its not making it any easyer on the riders we still pay just as much as anyone else
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