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Originally Posted by Reevsey
I firmly believe that nationals should help develop clubs to aid grass routes racing to ensure we have a healthy base for the future which for me i am not sure Kiddy does. (just my personal opinion as i see it as a venue not a true club)
Si
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Hi Si
I can understand your point, but are nationals really there to encourage newcomers to the sport, or are they there to showcase the best drivers and facilities that we have across the country?
If we go to the same venues every year then surley we will just end up with 7 or 8 fantastic clubs with great facilities. Which is great for people who do the nationals anyway but not for newcomers to the sport.
Part of the reason why the number of club racers has declined is down to the sheer number of nationals/regionals, and once a year meetings which are becoming more popular. This means there are very few weekends free for club meetings, and when there are free weekends most drivers take the opportunity to practice on a national track. In turn this means the big tracks earn additional revenue all year round along with the benefits of holding a national.