Hi Frank -
The idea is to increase the number of people attending a handful of events, say 8, rather than have 2 or 3 at a dozen or more.
I would want to see both sprints and hillclimbs as it gives a good spread AND I'd like to see new venues. We all have our favourites but there are too many favourites to keep everyone happy, SO, lets pick say 4 or 6 of them, BUT try to add say 1 or 2 new ones.... This is one of the reasons I think a meeting at some point (social) later this year would benefit us. Nothing too serious, perhaps a Sunday lunch somewhere, suitably central, or at least sensible to most of those that commit to compete...
This thread is already generating fresh input - I hope, that was my intention and so the more feedback we get from others, the better.
Rather than just do what the 'die hards' want to do, we should take stock and listen to what prospective competitors would like to see and explore the concept of attracting new competitors. Everyone loves to see the 40s on track, hell at Lydden, the fence viewing line was never more occupied than when the big bangers were hooning around - 3 cars in view on the short circuit at once - very cool!
So - ALL - keep the thread alive... keep posting idea's/thoughts and lets show people what having competetive fun is all about.
Re the trackday, yes, I too would like to see one return, I just will not be part of the organisation again - been there, done that and got thoroughly hacked off with Goodwood's attitude - however, that's another matter so let's keep it for another/new thread.
Finally - Ian - Gurston is a great school - most of the competitors have been through the school and it really is worth doing. The instructors are VERY knowledgeable / helpful and you'll learn a lot. Do pay the little extra to 'take the test' and get some licence signatures - again well worth while. I look forward to hopefully seing you at some event(s) in dure course and beware - You'll be 'HOOKED'!
