Originally Posted by
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Bad idea.
You go to the racers you get populist voting results that don't reflect due diligence.
Racers have responsibility to themselves only. Club committees have a responsibility to all their members and their club's constitution (not just the majority).
The equivalent would be holding a referendum every time we wanted to pass a new law in Australia.
Disagree... It has long been the exact way the BRCA votes. Racers understand that on their head be it decisions are made. Hence a few years ago the dropping of the mod class... lo and behold next year it was back when they realised it was a bad idea. Clubs are removed from that process, quite simply as it is too clunky, limited catchement, and racers often feel put out when a club votes a different opinion too themselves.
Give the racers the option to make the decisions, and you'll get a fairer reflection of what people actually want. How many actually on a club committee at the moment actually, hand on heart, know what the guys running at their clubs would like to race?
I know you'll come back that clubs should hold votes on the topics at hand, but truthfully... I've not once yet been consulted by any club committee member on any Arrcmacc votes, and there's your flaw in the system right there. Personally, I would be all for a constitutional change on this matter.