What, if any changes would you like to see for this coming year with our AZBarbeque Triple Crown Race?
Right now we have the Tucson Freedom RV event (BCS), the Surpise BBQ Event (KCBS) & the Lake Havasu BBQ Event in March (BCS) on the list. We have a few more we are also about to announce.
I have been asked if we should include the Las Vegas one in this as well since they are supporting the club by advertising it on here. Please post up your thoughts.
I know a lot of you have said that every BBQ comp in Arizona should count & I couldn't agree more. HOWEVER, look at most of the Team of the Year Races throughout the country, they all charge to be a part of them so they can cover costs associated with running the race & whichever organization is running the race (KCBS, IBCA, CBBQA, etc.)
Let me give you all a brief breakdown of how we work this.
We allow all events to be posted on here. If a promoter or event wants to have more exposure, ie banner ad, dedicated event thread/section, listed on Calendar, etc., that is a premium & has a cost associated with it.
If they want to make it a part of the Triple Crown Team of the Year race, it's $500 and all of that is included. We no longer require the Free Team Entry. If it's donated, great, if not, that's OK as well.
When an event pays to become a Triple Crown, then we automatically sign up the AZBarbeque Team, so in reality, it's not a True $500, but due to the business, it has to be paid in before it's paid out. Funny money, IRS Stuff..
I have heard numerous times that I am just charging so I can make money. That is so UNTRUE... Any money that comes in for these events goes directly into the Business fund & is used to pay out expenses associated with running this site & club. This web site & Club has NEVER made a profit to date, it's Always been a money losing business. My Real Estate Business & our great Club Sponsors/Advertisers help keep it going from year to year & help continue to keep it FREE for everyone. As much as you all think I do this for $$, I don't, never have. I do this for the Love of BBQ, the enjoyment I get from hanging out with Friends, tossing a few back, & all the great friendships I've made.
Hope this explains & addresses some of the mis-conceptions that are out there.
Please post up your thoughts, ideas & suggestions..
Thanks...