I'll second that. Who should we be complaining to? I learned a long time ago
that complaining is only effective if you complain to someone who can do
something about it. I wouldn't mind sending my opinions, suggestions, etc.
to someone who might be able to change this schedule. Anyone have the email
address?
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: Timothy S. Dennison <neonracr@warwick.net>
To: autox list <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 12, 1999 8:08 AM
Subject: Re: 2000 Tour/Pro schedule
> Looks like the Northeast pretty much gets the shaft on this schedule. 1999
> was my first year in the SCCA. If their plan this year was to draw
> newcomers to the program, it worked on me. The 1999 ProSolo format was
> great for newcomers like myself. The National series (at least in DS) was
> a great way for a newbie to get involved and be competitive. With the
> likes of Daddio, Leverone, Zoner & such in the ProSeries, I actually had a
> chance at some success. Next year's format & schedule, however, make me
> think twice about buying a ProSolo license.
>
> In 1999, I was able to go attend Virginia (9 hour drive) and Harrisburg (4
> hour drive), Not too bad. The 2000 schedule has the closest event in Peru
> about 14 hours away, which is not a bad drive. The second closest is Ft.
> Meyers at 24 hours away. For me, this is farther than Topeka. I'm one of
> the lucky NEDiv drivers, I live in New York. Those coming from Mass & NH
> can add 3-4 hours onto their drives.
>
> I realize thet I am opening myself up to some flames by those who are
> "geographically challenged", but think of the concentration of drivers in
> the northeast. If the SCCA will require two events in order to qualify
> for the Finale, they would do us NE drivers a favor by adding a
> Mid-Atlantic or Northeast ProSolo to the schedule.
>
> Sorry about the bitchin', but I bet I'm not the only one thinking this.
>
> Tim Dennison
>
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