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I think most of our 'excuses' have been covered:
- Absolute cost (prepping car, trailer, tow car, etc.)
- Value for money (tracktime per pound is much higher)
- Wish to maintain the car as daily driver
- Garage space/facilities
- Commitment to a series (overall time away from beer and family, number of committed weekends)
- Flexibility
- And importantly, I drive at my speeds, for fun rather than time. On a decent trackday, I can be reasonably confident that any damage will be self-inflicted.
Which of these apply depends on personal situation.
However, the recruitment of trackday people into competition is pretty pathetic, even though they are prime prospects. I looked at this in detail for a project that I've sadly had to can. The opportunity and mechanics are easy to define, but (with very few beacons) no-one wants to tackle it.
As an example, I regularly assist my brother (historics) and a mate (Caterham Owners Sprint Championship). I use all the excuses above. Then Graham (the co-ordinator) asked why I don't share the Se7en with my mate. £200 would get me my licence, club membership and first entry - it would almost be worth that for my mate to pay me to warm up the tyres! It hadn't dawned on either of us. One simple question has amost confirmed an extra entrant/customer.
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