Wow! I didn't expect things in this thread to blow up the way they did, it was intended as a simple question. (possibly based of misinformation
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First off, I would like to thank those who responded quickly regarding the licensing concerns. I've had this conversation myself quite a few times and despite what the CARS rule-book says, there always will remain concerns. Our regional director has awarded licenses for people whom did not meet "specific requirements" but their motor-sport experience was adequate to warrant the opportunity. I have full faith in the regional director to make the right decision, and I will continue strive to have a reasonable development path into performance rally.
Next, I would like to thank Ian (a frequent forum user) for his ever so level headed approach to things. I agree that the BAC meeting is likely the best location for these discussions, but I was hoping to hammer some things out before we made it to that point, especially since the internet seems much more accessible than actually attending a meeting for most people.
Thirdly, I would really like to know whom these folks are midway through a rally car build.... I've heard rumors of too many people with plans that have fallen though time and time again. Until I have direct contact with these folks bending tube (so to speak) I'm not willing to modify events on their behalf. Sidenote: I'd gladly sort out any issues via E-mail or FB messenger, if I had any knowledge of people with intent outside of our regular group of seven... (pun not intended
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With regards to entry fees, I will figure those as as soon as I can. Historically, our "Sprints" had an entry around $150 and last year it went up to $200. Even with seven cars and and a "sub-par event" the club lost money. Not that long ago CARS had been giving our region,
MASSIVE discounts on insuring our events; as we were considered an upstart. That time has passed and entry fee is overdue to increase for all forms of rally. Locally our entry fees for rally are less than 50% of what they are in the rest of Canada; be it, performance stage rally, rallysprint, or even rallycross.
As for points, I haven't a clue, I raised a question about the points system last meeting and was never given a concise answer. As far as I could care, "the rules are made up, and the points don't matter"
-Drew Carrey
The development system was mentioned as a concern and while I agree, I also have to agree... (pros vs. cons) There is a committee in place looking to rectify our development system, but I can't give you an answer/alternative just yet.
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