Yes, there is usually a couple of venues vying for the Nationals since it is a single event. While they have not yet announced the Paved nationals location, it more than likely won't be Porter.

I am not certain on what was the bad was from the IFMAR worlds. The only thing I sort-of-understand was that there was a big lack of manufacturer sponsorship and support. Considering the Economy was in full recession mode, this was a bit to be expected.

In this day and age, where there are less and less clubs, it is necessary for the manufacturers in the industry to step up and help organize these events on a much larger scale than in the past. That is, until our sanctioning body actually becomes a for-profit business where there would be more motivation to make a better organization in order to get more people involved. ROAR is terrible at this, but it really isn't their fault. As long as it is run by volunteers, getting things done is never going to be a priority in the lives of the people doing it.

It is sad that there might not be a venue that wants to host the IFMAR Electric On-Road Worlds and that there is a possibility that we once again, get passed on as a host. If ROAR is a serious as an organization, they should be on the phone calling every known track and club in the country trying to secure a location.