Thanks for the comments guys. This is how things get started!
#1 issue that is most mentioned on the boards, is the cost to get started.
That might be a first step that we, as a group, could tackle.
I have thought of many things to solve this and some of the companies have a "spec" class that limits costs but I don't think it is enough.
Possible solutions:
1. Tracks offer charged batteries for Novice classes. Included in race fee.
2. Donate batteries you don't use or don't meet race specs, to the "new guy"