CenDiv schedule Kettle Moraine Regional no more.

[1stGenBoy]

Yeah but that was when there were two double regionals at RA bracketing that event. Now that one of those is gone, I would expect a very different turnout at a IT restricted regional.

I wouldn't hold your breath on that. We tried everything including prize money to make that restricted IT race work. We even had a 2 hr enduro one year. Most of the IT guys I have talked to like the double race weekend format and not the single race weekend which is what Cat National is. Also the entry fee was a concern for many.
The restricted IT race will not happen for sure this year do to the fact that they are holding the 40th Formula Ford reunion that weekend along with the National race. That is the "restricted" part of that race.

[shwah]

I guess we have a different opinion on the matter then.

Make it a restricted regional IT race that counts towards the TRO championship and you will get good attendance. Before I never considered it because I had my hands and budget full getting to our championship races. I expect others had the same approach.

We just lost 1/2 of our opportunities to race at one of the greatest tracks in the world. If an opportunity is provided to regain some of that, and it is integrated into our series, you will see a 'typical' Road America regional IT turnout IMO.

[ddewhurst]

***David, Since you are always looking for something to do I, think you could be in charge of this. You could stand out on the track and direct the cars off at 5. Work for you?***

Bob, I really don't want to come off negative but life is what life is with the Milwaukee Region. When I joined I tried to get involved & was told by a long standing member that until I learned something about racing I should not be heard. Nuff said in public. Ask me off line some time who made the statement. Back early 90's when I raced Karts I wanted nothing to do with racing Karts at Road America so at Road America I teched Karts & supported Badger Kart Club doing other items.

***FYI: we do not have practice sessions for the nationals ( all sessions before the races are qualifiers )***

Change is good. If change improves the process of the weekend & or of the event then it should be worth looking at. Forget the cost factor at the brainstorm time.

[1stGenBoy]

***David, Since you are always looking for something to do I, think you could be in charge of this. You could stand out on the track and direct the cars off at 5. Work for you?***

Bob, I really don't want to come off negative but life is what life is with the Milwaukee Region. When I joined I tried to get involved & was told by a long standing member that until I learned something about racing I should not be heard. Nuff said in public. Ask me off line some time who made the statement. Back early 90's when I raced Karts I wanted nothing to do with racing Karts at Road America so at Road America I teched Karts & supported Badger Kart Club doing other items.

***FYI: we do not have practice sessions for the nationals ( all sessions before the races are qualifiers )***

Change is good. If change improves the process of the weekend & or of the event then it should be worth looking at. Forget the cost factor at the brainstorm time.

David,
I think you will find things have changed a lot since then. You know we always need help for the races at RA. If you want to come for a Milw region comp meeting and see what's going on let me know and I'll tag along too. You will be more than welcome I can assure you. As a former Comp committee chairman you, will be surprised what goes on and into making a sucessfull race. The meetings are open to any member and Yes there are some stick in the muds out there yet but the Exec Steward has been working very hard to eliminate this. A lot of good ideas are suggested but just like the real world only a few are viable. Still never hurts to try....

Bob

[1stGenBoy]

I guess we have a different opinion on the matter then.

Make it a restricted regional IT race that counts towards the TRO championship and you will get good attendance. Before I never considered it because I had my hands and budget full getting to our championship races. I expect others had the same approach.

We just lost 1/2 of our opportunities to race at one of the greatest tracks in the world. If an opportunity is provided to regain some of that, and it is integrated into our series, you will see a 'typical' Road America regional IT turnout IMO.

Yes I guess we do have a different opinions. That's good right? That said I, would suggest to all of you who feel strongly about issues like this to get involved with your regions race programs on the administration side. It will be a big eye opener. Volunteer to work with the competition committee in your region. They do need the help and it really does not take a lot of time and is fun.
As for running a restricted regional as part of the TRO series I think you would have to check to make sure the series rules allow that. I also believe this is only a 1 year change in the schedule. Hopefully next year there will be another track on line to pick up that national race. The SCCA National BOD has yet to approve this third national as it is required to do under the rule of " no more than two national races at one track"
I would expect them to approve this on a one time basis for next year but as I have said it has not been approved as of yet.

Bob