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Originally Posted by Jimi-FM3
Hey team, there's several events going on this year designed specifically for street cars, namely Run to the Coast, Faceoff at Road America, Midwest Musclecar Challenge, and a few others. Although there has been many a few requests for more events throughout the country, none of us are seeing an overwhelming response on entries.
In order to make sure we're delivering what everyone in asking for, I'd like to get your opinions on what, if anything, you'd like to see that would make you run out and sign up. Let's be reasonable on the thoughts - please don't offer up things like make them free, or pay out thousands of dollars in prize money - we all know there's an expense to make these things happen (we do already have a cash paying contingency program).
We're interested in hearing your thoughts. Please no PM's, we want to keep this an open forum for all to discuss so we can continue to produce these events and provide a fun, safe environment for you to come out and play. Thanks for your time!
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I think it's just going to take time for more people to prepare to track their cars. The build of my car has changed direction because of my growing interest in road racing. As you can imagine, the change in direction has delayed the build greatly.
It also takes time for people to learn to drive. I feel that having driving instructors attend the events would get more people to attend. Driving schools are usually very expensive. it's also difficult to find the time to attend a driving school as well as a street car event.
I attended a SVTOA mustang event at Gingerman Raceway few years back. They invited several SCCA driving instructors to attend the event. I was told the driving instructors were given free open track sessions during the event in exchange for instructing the event participants. The format worked out nice because the instructors would give rides in their cars during the their sessions. This gave us an opportunity to understand how we were supposed to drive the track. Also, during our sessions the instructors would stand along pit lane and get in our cars as we entered the track. It was great having someone who knows what they're doing giving you pointers rather than just guessing how to drive the track.. Getting instruction gives the event much more value for those of us with limited experience.
Mike