[Si Coe]

Truth be told, it was the FAMAR region that chose the track, and when you consider the options open to them (member countries:Argentina , Brazil , Costa Rica , Mexico , South Africa , Uruguay , Venezuela ) they were always going to have problems. The Yanks might have gone for Mexico due to being close, but frankly none of the others are significantly 'safer' than SA and would have attracted similar opposition from many.

So what to do? Disallow FAMAR? Seems a bit harsh.

I think the answer is to have a minimum entrants rule. Each block can hold its round whereever it chooses, but it must ensure a minimum field of say 50 drivers to class as a worlds. If international drivers won't come, let the local boys fill up the spaces. If there aren't enough locals to fill the grid, as is the case in SA it appears, why is it a suitable location for the Worlds? Surely a requirement should be some local interest!

The fact is we could organise a 'worlds' next week in lets say Dorset, and even at this short notice get more than 17 eligible drivers! 17 is a quiet club meeting!