As an IT racer it wouldn't matter to me one way or another, but I really don't see the need for the restriction at all. I think if I were racing in a national class at the ARRC, I think I would welcome the chance to test myself against the top guns.
As an IT racer it wouldn't matter to me one way or another, but I really don't see the need for the restriction at all. I think if I were racing in a national class at the ARRC, I think I would welcome the chance to test myself against the top guns.
Earl R.
240SX
ITA/ST5
Personally I'm in favor of letting everyone in regardless, but then I compete in a non-Runoffs class as well. What I'm hearing from some is the fear that letting the Runoffs (aka - "well-funded") drivers in will keep the less serious drivers away, but I also have folks telling me they want to compete against the best regardless.
Last year we added the Runoffs classes and the world didn't explode. If we have the same (non)result by allowing Runoffs drivers to compete in 2011 maybe we can take the next step in 2012?
Y'all really need to not fall asleep during those Cat-Herding 101 classes...
Butch Kummer
Former SCCA Director of Club Racing (July 2012 - Sept 2014)
2006, 2007, 2010 SARRC GTA Champion
Butch,
i've only competed in the ARRC twice but i would say do what maximizes revenue for the region.
many decide/budget at the beginning of the year where they will be for year end (if choosing between runoffs and ARRC, etc.).
hope you pick up some additional drivers/entries by doing this!
and as others have said, many don't cross over because of the IT/regional vs. National nature of the classes anyways.
tom
1985 CRX Si competed in Solo II: AS, CS, DS, GS
1986 CRX Si competed in: SCCA Solo II CSP, SCCA ITA, SCCA ITB, NASA H5
1988 CRX Si competed in ITA & STL
my question would be, if the arrc is effectively a national championship race where regional only classes are allowed to enter, is there something that can be done to make the national/runoff class races different from the runoffs?
Rob Bodle
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2007 ARRC Three hour "not a real" Enduro ITO Co-Champion.
2009 ARRC ITO Champion.
2009 ARRC Enduro Pole Winner
2010 ARRC ITO Champion(car owner for Cliff Brown)
2011 ARRC ITO Champion
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