> I know in some regions there is a lot of animosity from the Solo2
> folks as they could procure better or even permanent sites if they
> could just use the money they collect from Solo2'ers for Solo2.
> Many of them feel their money is unfairly consumed by club racing
> and other endeavors.
It isn't going to club racing. Club racing is the only SCCA activity to turn
a profit. Club racing made $686,136 last year. Solo as a whole lost $78,222.
> It seems to me that an amendment that demanded minimal mixing of
> funds would be far better than simply an amendment that prohibited
> pro racing. Afterall, if they can come up with a self-sustaining
> pro racing series, that would be a _good_ thing for all the SCCA.
Yes, it would be a good thing. But they can't do it. The bottom line doesn't
lie.
There is another issue, though. Club racers are always wondering why SCCA
supports only a few series with prize money. Is it fair to, say, the IT gang
that they have no pro series, but spec racer does?
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John Mikes
john.mikes@worldnet.att.net
http://home.att.net/~john.mikes
SCCA & Midwest Council racing
#38 Ralt RT5/VW C Sports Racer
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