I haven't kept up with it since 2001, but the Runoffs tow fund is funded by a surcharge (I think $5) on each entry at a National race throughout the year. That money is allocated back to the top three finishers in each class from each division that choose to attend the Runoffs pro-rated based on their distance traveled. Although I'd be glad to accept (and distribute) even $2 from every Regional entry across the country as part of an ARRC tow fund, I don't see the rest of the regions agreeing to that.
We could always pass the hat after everyone has partaken of adult beverages at the social.
When I ran the Runoffs back in 2000 (in GT-1), I figured it cost me something north of $10K for that week and I didn't have to fly anyone in. If I recall correctly, my check from the tow fund (based on a third place finish in SEDIV and rated from Atlanta to Mid-Ohio) was less than $500.
We could certainly establish concentric travel circles around Road Atlanta with an increasing percentage the further out you are, but the two major issues remain:
1. How do we fund it?
2. Since there are no invitations (like to the top three per division), how do we distribute it?
As always, however, I'm open to suggestions...
Butch Kummer
Former SCCA Director of Club Racing (July 2012 - Sept 2014)
2006, 2007, 2010 SARRC GTA Champion
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