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As someone who has issued some scathing attacks on the BRSCC in the past, I would like to say that there is a lot of positive "engineering" going on behind the scenes.
They have a number of championships which have waned in terms of popularitiy, and they have to either encourage more competitors into them, or find new formulae that work for the BRSCC and can the dead or ailing ones. The issue of BRSCC entry fee's vs other clubs is of small significance when you count the cost of running a car for a meeting, other than maybe one of the budget formulae where running costs can be very low. I do agree that championships with small grids should face the axe sooner rather than later, and if it means cancelling a race meeting, then so be it. Sometimes the medicine has to be bitter. Rockingham is a different kettle of fish. It's all done a different way. The BRSCC is learning about being a promotor, as well as a meeting organiser, since they get the gate money (as I understand it - Mr Miller will correct me if I'm wrong), and it's in their interest to fill the stands now. That's the way it should be at all venues. If you pay the £20K or whatever for hiring the circuit, you should get the gate money. If extra staff are required because of higher crowd numbers, then that has to come out of the takings. Quite simple. As Jim said, they've gone down some blind alleys in the past, which has cost the club a heck of a lot of money, and credibility. I DO feel that they have to work hard on showing their members good value for money. Mr Brown is steering the good ship BRSCC away from the icebergs and it's just about answering the helm. I'm sure Don will agree with me about that. Rob. |
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I can't help getting this feeling of de ja vu everytime I read one of your posts Andy. I sure hope you're getting well paid.
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Snetterton entry £285 for two 15 minute races and 15 minute practice. Brands Hatch is the same, so they're not any cheaper unless you are a CSCC entrant doing their races. |
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The BRSCC meeting next Saturday has over 155 entries for 6 series
LMA Euro Saloons has 34, and the Porsches 48 alone, the FFNW has 44. |
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How can the 750MC still charge only £140 (at most venues) for 10 lap races when other clubs have to charge £190 plus??
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Ok Sam, BARC south east charge £135 for two races at Lydden. Other venues vary but generally its about £175, again for two races.
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So I think we have established that the BRSCC costs more - but not established why? BARC can do it cheaper, 750, CSCC, but why not BRSCC???
Series with twin races are best value... A Vee double header is 4 races for the price that you would get 1 with the BRSCC... Why is it these questions never get answered. I'd be amazed if this had not been read by the likes of Bernie Cottrell by now so why won't they respond? |
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