OK - ground rules.
The location should be somewhere nearly equidistant between the coasts.
This is why Kansas is so attractive as it is so "mid-country". I think
the location could move somewhat south without too much hardship.
The surface could be *either* asphalt or concrete - preferably something
that does not require constant patching. I would guess that the majority
of sites nationally are asphalt.
Side note - The concrete in non-cold weather or snow states is far
superior to the current site. Tucson runs at Davis Monthan Air Force
Base and the concrete there is as good as the day it was made. However,
it is too small for our purpose, and is not centrally located.
The dates could be moved farther towards the true end of the year if
this were hosted in a warmer climate. It seems awkward to end our
competitive year and then continue under the old rules for three more
months. Why not begin the new SCCA Solo 2 rules in October if this can't
be moved?
**The Tough One** -> The site has to be both available and large enough
for our "show".
It seems that SCCA has done an good job with trying to meet all of the
conditions necessary. I hear the current contract is nearly up for
Topeka (?). If so, lets do spend some time looking for another location
with a few more attributes.
Any other ideas?
S Meyers
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