Using your logic, what's the motivation to bother with getting a Regional license instead of staying on a Novice Permit (besides the fact they kick you off of it after two years)? I don't know your situation, but I'd bet a dollar-to-a-donut you applied for that Regional *immediately* after getting your two races in, despite the fact you could have continued racing on the Permit for another year-and-a-half (or more).
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Not even close Greg. I saw no reason at all to send in any extra money to (at the time) Denver.