----- Original Message -----
From: Randy Chase <randyc2@home.com>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: the whole NT/participation thing
> ANYONE that autocrosses and wants to run a Tour and can afford to do so,
> should have as much ability to do so, regardless of their driving level
> or years in the sport. It boggles my mind to consider otherwise.
AYE! I am a newbie, as stated previously. However, in a couple of seasons
I will probably start running bigger events for the experience and for more
seat time.
> As Eric posted: "Event limits should be based on first
> come, first served. If you register too late, too bad".
>
> Exactly! That is totally fair, and I am speaking as someone who waits
> until the last minute to sign up, and have missed some events because of
> it. Figure out the max number of entrants you can handle and assign the
> cut off for it.
> What might occur is that savvy autocrossers will see that they should
> sign up before the season even starts, or as soon as possible. Sign up
> for all the events they may possibly run, and then cancel as the dates
> approach. That could cause more problems as events artificially and
> erroneously fill up months in advance. This may require some penalty for
> cancellations? I don't know if a small fee would change my decision to
> do this.
I agree with the point that Brad Lamont made earlier - if you let everyone
register early (online or via mail), you know there are 300 cars coming
MONTHS before the event. This gives the chairperson time to arrange
additional days (whilst feeling out the attendees), decreasing the number of
runs, etc.
Richard Rees
Torqueless Wonder #5602 (2K S2K)
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