Sorry to hear about all this!!! Times are tough for everyone in this economic state we are in..
With that said couple ideas to think about
250.00 right now is alot for some to come up with due to the economy, plus add Christmas on top of that.
So another option could be:
- $80 club membership which gives you free practice time and your race fees are only $5.
- The club can spend (once there is capitol) some money in the hobby shop on some raffle prizes, say a couple pairs of tires to start out with and move up to nicer things as there is more revenue in the club. The money received from the raffle go back into the club's pot to help pay the rent, improvements, and heat, etc.
- As far as the heat, I am sure once people have a vested interest in the track and are helping to pay for the heat, they will be more inclined to close the door, after all we weren't born in a barn
Just some ideas, which I always have plenty of.. LOL