Hi, the attendance level at our local club does vary from week to week, as all clubs must do, and depending on who's there sometimes we don't run with Finals.
To be honest, it's a pretty easy going club, and for me at least, I don't think it spoils things. We enjoy running finals when the numbers mean it's worthwhile, and when the numbers are lower, people understand, and are part of that decision.
We keep low attended nights as simple as possible, less complex track builds, and simple running orders...with lower numbers it means easier pack down and lower hastle factor for those who turn out week on week, no matter what and help out.
In terms of expense, I reckon that racing on a budget is def possible...I've done it for a few years and have just spent a lot on upgrading as I could finally afford it and wanted to try and improve things. The first £300 I carefully spend got me I reckon 90-95% of my speed...the last £600+ I've spent has added maybe a single extra lap so far...and in real terms will probably only ever improve things by a matter of seconds over the course of a race!!! If it's important to you, you find a way to afford what you can to feel like your doing it the best you can.
Practice more, race more, enjoy!!! IMO that's what will make you faster. A guy who is well practiced and highly skilled can still be very competitive in lesser kit...if you can afford the top kit, then great but you still need to practice/race more and enjoy!!! For 99% of people in the sport probably your most important competition is actually yourself anyway!
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