Another thing I do not understand is why there is seldom any spectator seating for local races. Offering family, friends and droppers-by a place to sit and observe a race seems beneficial, yeah, vital to growing the hobby and sustaining a track.
Back '04 or so, cannot remember for sure, but I was racing 1/8th nitro and one of the tracks was located at a BMX track in Pearland, Texas, just south of Houston metro. There were two banks of spectator seating and they were always occupied. Why not charge $1 or $2 per head for adults to watch? Other motorsports venues charge for spectators, why not RC? Even at $1 or $2, its a great entertainment value. And, it goes to help support the track.
Oh, and this track also had REAL restroom facilities and THE BEST race hamburgers I've ever eaten. Again, goes to providing a service to not only those racing, but to spectators as well.
Regards. AC