It's abundantly clear that people are not interested in this concept;
because their reaction is violent enough that they don't bother to read,
understand, or address the notion that I was presenting.
Fine. Not a problem. But for the people using such polite terms as
"inane", "stupid", and "idiotic", DON'T DARE come back whining about car
classification/preparation issues in stock.
If anyone cares to ask more in-depth questions in a responsible dialogue,
feel free to correspond off-list.
KeS
('93 Miata)
On Thu, 2 May 2002 Autox86300ZX@aol.com wrote:
> After reading all about what should and shouldn't be done, I needed to put my
> two cents in on this debate.
>
> Even though I am not a regular at the Solo II Nationals, I have been to
> several of them. If, for some unforeseen circumstance, someone in the top
> levels of SCCA decides to make this 10 year limitation thing a reality at the
> National level. Let me tell you what is going to happen. (THIS IS A FACT.)
>
> The 1,200 plus attendees at the last Solo II Nationals is going to drop like
> Enron stock. You would be lucky to see 500 at the Nationals if this rule went
> into effect. The drop in attendance to National events, would mean a drop in
> income for SCCA. A drop in income would mean an increase in membership fees,
> entry fees, and other avenues that SCCA would have to take, to make up for
> the incredible loss of income from National Events.
>
> Maybe some of you that can afford to go out and buy a $10,000 car or spend
> $10,000 on a 10 year or less older car wouldn't be bothered by the increase
> that SCCA would have to do to stay alive as an Organization. But, for the
> thousands of us that do not have a disposable income and Autocross as a
> HOBBY. Would look for other Organizations that do what we love and have no
> exceptions to older cars.
>
> Another thing that will happen to SCCA is this. Members with vehicles that
> are older than 10 years old, will leave the club. This means members that may
> hold offices with their region. This means the members that may be the ones
> that volunteer to Chair a local event. This means the members that come out
> early in the morning and stay all day to help, and then pick up cones and
> pack up the SCCA trailer. These people are "VITAL" to the survival of the
> SCCA. Without them, there would not be local events. Without local events,
> there wouldn't be anyone to help run the National events that come to a
> REGION that depends on those volunteers.
>
> Take KANSAS REGION. The Solo II Nationals are held every year at Forbes Field
> in Topeka, Kansas. You have one of the best Solo II Stock class drivers in
> this region. Ron Williams is always campaigning a vehicle that is 10 years or
> older. He is one of the many members in this Region that competes in an older
> vehicle. He is pretty much one of the few that help Kansas Region put on
> local events and helps organize the members to staff the National events that
> come to Topeka. If this change takes place, who is going to step in to take
> their place as volunteers to help set up the Nationals Courses, to help
> organize social events, to stuff the welcome packets, to man the gate at
> Forbes. Without the base membership of SCCA, there wouldn't be a Sports Car
> Club of America.
>
> The newest car I have ever Solo'd is a 92'. The majority of the cars I have
> raced are early 80's. If this change happens, then I would be one of the many
> that would not renew my membership. I would run to other clubs that would
> accept my car for what it is.
>
> Now, I could be selfish and say. Yeah, go ahead and make the change. Because,
> I am the President for the Crown Autocross Club of Greater Kansas City. We
> don't adhere to SCCA rules. We use them as a guideline. But if the 10 year
> rule went into effect, Crown would benefit from it in more ways than one. Our
> membership would grow beyond our expectations, and our revenue from these new
> members would swell as well.
>
> Paul Poore
> President - Crown Autocross Club.
> Rallycross Chairman - Kansas City Region SCCA
> Big Time Volunteer for Kansas City Region Solo II and Road Race Worker
> #51 G Stock 86 Nissan 300ZX
> #51 F Stock 82 Datsun 280ZX Turbo
> #51 O2-S Rallycross 88 Oldsmobile Toronado Trefeo
>
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