2011 calender

[Smartalec]

Originally Posted by PTRU

Or perhaps it is time for a new type of championship?????

What do you have in mind Mr Phil?

[AmiSMB]

I feel it is most important for the 1/8th and 1/10th Off road sections to manage any date clashes as their are many great racers that do both disciplines and it would be very sad for UK racing that we cannot sort this calendar issue out.

[Reevsey]

Originally Posted by Yardeeee

Hi Simon,

Whilst we do not hold "club meetings" Kiddermister is still a club- there a large number of members there who have access to the facility, we also host a full winter series and regional events.

We have a full plan of action for the coming months to get the facility back to its absolute best, and we also have a team assembled for on the day assistance to host the event. Rest assured it will be a fantastic event.

Not fully sure what your point has to do with calendar clashes mind you.
Tom

Hi Tom

I guess the point i am trying to make is that Kiddy National clashes with the 4th 1/8th Nat, I wanted to clarify if Kiddy was a club which you have confirmed it is but i can assume that the club meets say 7 times a year for winter series + 2 regionals but no club meetings, i firmly belive 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)

I have for example always been a big supporter of Oswestry as they always put a huge effort in to organising an event (whilst people have knocked the track over time) Over the time they have had nationals it really looks like from the outside that the club has grown (now i could be wrong) not to mention they always manage to provide the most helpers to run a national and it generally runs very well.

It is a shame that in 2009 we had very minimal date issues yet in 2010 it started to go wrong and in 2011 it is getting worse.

Looks like i need to decide wether to refuel or recharge for 2011

Si

[RogerM]

I feel I have to pipe up on the Kidderminster point, even though it's not really totally relevant to this particular thread.

Kidderminster IS a club and actually holds more Sunday 1/10th scale events at it's venue than many West Mids clubs, only Coventry I believe have more (because they run other classes for other forumlas like short course etc.).
When the request was made for helpers for the national event there was a good response from those that, like myself, think it's a great place to race.

The West Midlands region doesn't really have much "club" racing as far as I can tell (only raced in that region since the mid 80s so I might have missed it) because the racers prefer to get out and about and see different venues. Most club events seem to be casual affairs on a weekday evening if there is enough light. Oswestry excepted as they have a proper club championship on a weekday night which I would love ot go to but nearly 4hrs weeknight round trip to a 'club' in my 'region' isn't practical.
To that end Kidderminster runs as actively as just about any other club in our region and has, in my opinion, the best track in the region if no the country .... my opinion remember.
So with my opinion considered then I would ALWAYS put Kidderminster forward for a national if it was my choice as I consider it to be unbeaten as a venue ..... money where my mouth is? Too right ... it is going to cost me & my good lady close to 500 real cold hard pounds in lost earnings to support Kidderminster on the national weekend ... see you all there, just make sure your cars fit in the box!

[matdodd]

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

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.

[jondell]

Originally Posted by c0sie

Jon,

Just out of pure curiosity..have you emailed your suggestion(s) to both Sections respective Chairmen?

Yes, using the information gained from this thread, my suggestion has been formally issued to both sections today. We now wait and see.

[David Spashett]

Hello All
This thread makes for interesting reading. It seems to me that all the racers simply want the same thing which is the chance to be allowed to race.
Again from reading what most people have posted everyone wants to support their local club, regional and national championships but cannot because there are simply too many events in our UK calendar. If changes can be made to this years National calendar then fantastic it's a start. Regardless if these changes happen or not if our racing scene continues to grow then it is for all of us to look at the best possibilities to ensure clubs, regional and national championships are well supported and healthy as we move forward.
just my .02 worth
Cheers
David