Psychology and Racers

It just occurred to me, and I can't believe it hasn't to anyone else; why do we charge drivers a "late fee" for registering after a certain date, rather than offering a "discount" for registering before a certain date?

erlrich said:

It just occurred to me, and I can't believe it hasn't to anyone else; why do we charge drivers a "late fee" for registering after a certain date, rather than offering a "discount" for registering before a certain date?

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Depends if you are half full or half empty!


You are right, however. The "discount" is a more positive inventive to register before a certain time. But, since we are all human to some degree, someone, somewhere will find something about a 'discount' to complain about!

You should register timely is the message.

Earl
I think that Joeg hit the nail on the head about registering in a timely manner. However, for those of us who are either computer challenged or time challenged the late fee can be a motivator.
Then there is the small group that always registers late. Mark Baracka,WDCR ITC #67 rabbit is on record as having paid more late fees than anyone else in the history of the DC Region.
I did find out that this year the DC Region gives a discount to those who register and race in more than one class. I guess that racing a miata has its perks after all.


Racer Psychology? I think most people involved in motorsports suffer from bad mental health, otherwise they would not be involved.
cheers
Dave Parker

NER switched to the early discount scheme for 08 instead of late fee. i have not heard anybody even notice,