In a message dated 6/25/99 12:31:16 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
pethier@isd.net writes:
> I personally don't think it should be the mission of a region to foster
> nationally competitive drivers.
>
> The mission should be to give the local autocrossers the most autocross
> enjoyment possible. The people with the natural talent to be nationally
> competitive drivers will quickly rise to the top on the local scene. If
> they also have the financial wherewithal and the lifestyle that
accommodates
> travel, they will naturally gravitate to national-level events.
>
> If the local region has the organizational skills and manpower to handle
it,
> putting on a Divisional or Tour would be nice.
>
> But providing good local events is the strength of this sport.
I think it really depends on what is available locally. Here in New England
we have a number of local clubs that put on events. This weekend alone,
there are 4 autocrosses within 3 hours of my house. It is entirely possible
to autocross in New England almost every weekend from March to October if you
don't mind doing a little driving. Thus NER can afford to run a program that
helps people go after their National aspirations.
Paul Zahornasky
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