Well I am the guy he was speaking to so I'm pretty sure it was electric related.
I think that the problem isn't being helped here. This is a thread that has turned into a discussion on Moto Arena. The voice of Moto arena however is the chap who runs the onsite shop.
You therefore have a conflict between reality and promoting the business model.
I am a supporter of the venue. What I have seen however is an arrogant bullish attitude by some staff members that have unfortunately resulted in there demise. This isnt a positive for MA, the sport, or them.
MA need to provide a clear message. It may be that they decide that the club racing scene isnt for them at the moment, that they want to focus on corporate and experience solutions first. If this is the case then that buys them time to regroup and get things righ.
The issue is, as we have discussed before, that the public awareness is far greater than before. This compounds any issue, and when racers are aware that a business is in direct competition with local clubs then people will want to know what is really happeneing.
The MA story has changed to much. On road only, On road and a small off road track, on road IC, Off road nationals, BRCA Christmas meeting, new off road track in 1.5 acre site opposite car park etc.
When you have local established clubs that need to plan ahead, drivers that have supported the new venture and the public watching / joining forums etc there is a naturl concern.
MA. Register formally. have a spokesman that will answer questions. Decide what you want from us, the drivers, and then we will all know where we stand. Please.
btw. I was at the 1987 Worlds. 5 lads crammed into a Austin Allegro to watch coloured dots go round.
