> Keith I think you'll find the SCTA would love to run a Muroc again but the
> problem was after 911 they closed off access to military bases. Maybe
someday
> soon we will be able to do race there.
>
The problem is bigger than that, we were unsuccessful in returning to
Muroc for several years preceding 911. As I understand it, the base has to
justify the expenses they incur in letting us use our lakebed. Generally
this is provided by profits from on site vending going to support the
various base service clubs. In the case of the Edwards air show (which was
held for the first time since 911 this past year) this works out quite well
for them. In contrast the service clubs made almost nothing from the
spendthrift racers and spectators that attended the last couple of Muroc
meets. In addition the base gets a lot favorable PR from the air show which
is probably lacking from our activity. No benefit for the base no
justification for the bases expenses.
Jim in Palmdale
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