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Old 09-19-2003 | 06:13 PM
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futureal
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The summer rent was a few thousand, I believe. That's a significant chunk of our savings. Sedans broke even. I don't know how the offroad track did.

The problem is even if there is carpet, it will be tough to get sedans back. Most of the racers have vowed never to race indoors at MARCCA again. Apparently the club President came out to the outdoor track and made some remarks to people about how sedan racing didn't matter to the club since there were only 12-15 people at the most each time. I have that same quote from a few different people, and once those racers had spread the word, the remaining guys that raced with us last year pretty much all said they had enough of the club and they wouldn't be back.

It's a really sad thing. Most of these guys raced with the club and supported it or worked on it for years and years. On top of that, even though it's "only 12 guys a week" that is still a significant chunk of money over the course of things. I race directed every single Friday night last season, from October through March, and I watched our program start to grow again. Unfortunately I can't keep doing it, especially when the club is working against us, so to speak.

I'm sure I will get ripped apart by certain people when they read what I post here, but I am sick of hiding the truth and then listening to what they say behind my back. Yes, posting club business in a public forum isn't necessarily a good thing, but it's time that the members realized exactly what is going on and how bad things may end up. Save the club now while there's still a chance.

Last edited by futureal; 09-19-2003 at 11:49 PM.
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