Hi All
We have had innumerable discussions regarding aspects of the operation of the 2CV racing season. These have varied from Formats, Advertising, extending interest post 24 hours etc. However, underlying everything is the question of finance -- ranging from the cost of entries, cost of travel to the cost of repairs. Included in finance is the relationship with BARC, covering Grid sizes and selection of tracks.
Most of the problem with the cost of racing is not that it is just expensive but that this cost appears in a relatively short period of time, especially when people with families have other pressures such as holidays etc.
It would be possible for the Club to monitor a scheme, financed by an external agency, whereby the costs, at least of entries, could be spread over ten months of the year.
To give an idea the following is an example:
Cost of entries ------ Monthly repayment
1300 -------------------- 137.80
1600 -------------------- 169.60
There are several benefits to this scheme.
Firstly we and BARC would know the Grid sizes in advance.
Secondly payment would be made to BARC early gaining whatever discounts apply. This might reduce the overall cost.
But the big benefit would be to racers.
For example, starting the scheme in January or February would mean that
the monthly outlay would not be such a big shock. One would even be paying for race meetings after the event rather than before.
There are more details which I have considered but am not going into here yet. These include what if someone has to cancel a planned attendance, defaults on repayment, the benefit to the club. First it is necessary to discover whether this is considered to be a way forward in solving the underlying problem.
I await your comments with interest.
Terry Collier :roll:
We have had innumerable discussions regarding aspects of the operation of the 2CV racing season. These have varied from Formats, Advertising, extending interest post 24 hours etc. However, underlying everything is the question of finance -- ranging from the cost of entries, cost of travel to the cost of repairs. Included in finance is the relationship with BARC, covering Grid sizes and selection of tracks.
Most of the problem with the cost of racing is not that it is just expensive but that this cost appears in a relatively short period of time, especially when people with families have other pressures such as holidays etc.
It would be possible for the Club to monitor a scheme, financed by an external agency, whereby the costs, at least of entries, could be spread over ten months of the year.
To give an idea the following is an example:
Cost of entries ------ Monthly repayment
1300 -------------------- 137.80
1600 -------------------- 169.60
There are several benefits to this scheme.
Firstly we and BARC would know the Grid sizes in advance.
Secondly payment would be made to BARC early gaining whatever discounts apply. This might reduce the overall cost.
But the big benefit would be to racers.
For example, starting the scheme in January or February would mean that
the monthly outlay would not be such a big shock. One would even be paying for race meetings after the event rather than before.
There are more details which I have considered but am not going into here yet. These include what if someone has to cancel a planned attendance, defaults on repayment, the benefit to the club. First it is necessary to discover whether this is considered to be a way forward in solving the underlying problem.
I await your comments with interest.
Terry Collier :roll: