As a track organiser I feel that if the WRCA fees are reduced then Talywain would not be inclined to hold an event.
We held 2 National events and a round of the 8-10 nitro series and the revenue earned from these events are between £800 to £1000 each event. As a round of the WRCA takes the same amount of work and preparation then why would we bother to hold an event that would bring in around £400.
I know we should be doing the regional to help the regional drivers, but so should the regional drivers help support the regional clubs.
Talywain is lucky as a club that gets to hold large events to help the finances, but there are other smaller clubs in Wales who need as much revenue from regional rounds to keep the club going.
As for dwindling numbers in the region, when was the last time we had an entry of 75 drivers like we did at Talywain for round 1, and yet i did get 1 complaint about the entry fee.
The Wrca committee and the Welsh clubs have worked hard over the past 2 years to revive the regionals, and it would be a pity to see it go down hill again over a few quid per person.
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Talywain RC Racers - Chairman
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