Your $1125/day scenario neglects (most trials are 2 days): Judge Flight typically $3-400, most stay in hotels $200-$300+, Judges food $50-$80, typical Site fees $500 -$800/day (whether rented or mortgaged) , taxes $400minimum/day (based on $1125), club ribbons/awards $100-$200+, gas $100+, Many judges are charging commuting mileage $40, judges airport parking $50-$80, trial food $100
Even prorated over 2 days $1125- $1400= ~ $300 minimum LOSS. This does not even begin to account for time, equipment replacement, trailer, print cartridges ($30-$50/trial), ...
A lot of clubs are barely meeting minimums too and already running tight on cash.
This increase will hurt A Lot of clubs and Exhibitors.
Ed Scharringhausen