A press release issued by Jade Pig Productions announced a new program that will rebate 25 percent of entry fees to racers who participate in six Midwest Cycle Fest (MCF) events and finish in the top 10. The release also references Michigan Grand Prix (MGP) and to tell the truth we’re not up to speed on how all that ties together since the press release offers no clear explanation. Be that as it may, here’s the text of the release:


Jade Pig Productions announces racer appearance packages for its MGP road racing events in 2002.

Taking a cue from the automobile racing world, Jade Pig Productions is offering a unique appearance package deal for motorcycle road racers this season. Appearance packages are a tool used frequently in auto racing as a way to ensure racer participation and dedication to a given series. Jade Pig, the production company behind the Midwest Cycle Fest, is offering this unique opportunity as another way to reward participants and center attention on completing a full and successful season.

The details of the plan are as follows: Riders who complete a full 6 weekend season and finish in the top 10 ten of any class will be eligible for a refund of up to 25% of their full seasons entry fee’s. The total number of riders eligible to sign up for this plan will be limited to 100 riders on a first come first served basis starting February 1st.

Midwest Cycle Fest is a series of spectator-oriented events formerly known as GLRRA. Series founder Eric Nacke describes the appearance package as “a necessary first step to promote our series to the public”. As a former racer, Nacke always wondered why our sport lacked spectator appeal. “The fact of the matter is that motorcycle road racing has great spectator appeal, it just lacked a cohesive marketing approach. This is just one more step we are taking to build rider recognition and a base of long-term successful competitors”.

Nacke further went on to add; “The fundamental reason for the appearance package is to help some riders stay around for more than two and a half seasons. Granted, many racers do not need or are not interested in this kind of thing but it is a fundamental first step we need to take in the world of promotion”.

Riders interested in learning more can contact the Midwest Cycle Fest via e-mail at: staff @midwestcyclefest.com or from Eric Nacke, Midwest Cycle Fest, www.midwestcyclefest.com, voice 616-458-5888, FAX 616-458-5740.