No. I'm being realistic. It is rude to come into someone else's house and suggest that they spend their money to throw a party. It just doesn't work that way. An event happens when ONE individual steps up to promote the event. That will require fronting the cash to rent a track, rent some equipment, provide concessions and organize the entire affair. Event promotion is complex and costly. When all is said and done, that promoter will assume risk based on turnout. Turnout is dependent on outside variable such as weather.
So the question is not "Why don't you guys organize an event?" The question is: "Who will accept the risk and responsibility to host the event?" Shall we insist that some of our well-to-do members step forward? No. They have to offer. We cannot demand it of them. That's just common courtesy.
Furthermore, it is presumptuous to claim that track time is not happening just because there is no "Official Lateral-g.net" track day. Bill Howell generously sponsored an event. Vince Ortega generously sponsored an event. And let's not forget the SCCA. I don't need an official event because I am happy to participate in my local SCCA sponsored grassroots programs. We can't stomp our feet and whine like children to make events happen. They're happening anyway. Just get involved. And if you don't like the available offerings, STEP UP! Make it happen!
So I will reiterate my point: One thread or message board is not the end all to performance verification.
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