We had finishing money in the Road Saloons whilst I was involved, and it certainly seemed to work - driving standards were better (not perfect - nothing ever is), and most people did seem to moderate their engine development.
Certainly agree with cutting out the frills - most competitors have Email/internet access, so no newsletter costs, we do not need club support vehicles (a tent would do), and dinner dances/barbies should be self-financing.
Personally, I think the clubs on the whole do a good job - and we could not do without them.
Finally, I think it is time the circuit owners started helping out by lowering their charges - if club motorsport were to drop too much, they would suffer in the end (as even track days would lose their appeal).
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