I don't want to upset anyone and the numbers you are showing are great.
However for the last five years (Keep in mind 1st year IL, 2-3 Central
Kansas, now in VA just south of Summit Point) I have been contacting the
SCCA about info to join or get involved. When I started I could not afford
the "race" car then I bought a CRX with intentions of racing, now I have a
Miata which I bought late last year with the intention of racing this year.
The problem is no one ever gets back to me, I have called, emailed, even
managed to track down a few events but cannot get any help or info. I try
the website but it is about as helpful as Home Depots, here is some info but
you must come to the store to see it. Like I have said I have found a few
events but since it is race conditions people don't seem to have time to
answer any questions.
Now that I have bitched, does someone want to contact me so I can get
involved. I am actually a nice guy.
Gino
2003 Mini (ordered)-98 Chrysler-96 Miata(for sale)-95 Wrangler
79 LiL Red Truck-75 Spitfire(for sale)- 62 Chrysler- ?? Lotus 7 Replica
>
> Dying? Membership has gone from 55K to 62K in the last 4 years. Our
> problem is managing growth while making sure everyone has a place to play.
> SCCA has always wrestled with the "all things to all people" issues, of
> which vintage vs current technology is one. Much as we all like to see
> vintage British iron kicking Jap butt on the track, we also see a lot of
> gray hair among the membership. If we are to keep the club vital, we have
to
> recognize the needs of the younger membership - it's their club too - and
> they aren't driving MGAs.
> We co-exist well with those clubs that cater to special interests -
> vintage, marque clubs etc. Hasn't always been so, but we're getting
> better.
> It's a big job, and a largely thankless one. But we have the most
> enlightened, forward-thinking, tradition-respecting leadership at the top
> that I have seen in 25 years membership.
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