SCCA Membership required at SOLO events

[LynnCombs]

Read all about it in Inside Line

[hemitud]

Am I the only one that thinks this is going to kill weekend racers that aren't quite so serious as the seasoned guys?

I will register for next year, but a lot of the guys that come to our events are weekend, once in a while types and asking them for another $15 seems like it will hurt the usual good turn out we have.

[Chiketkd]

I will register for next year, but a lot of the guys that come to our events are weekend, once in a while types and asking them for another $15 seems like it will hurt the usual good turn out we have.

That's my fear as well.

Hopefully, it will get some people to take the plunge and become a full SCCA member and compete with us regularly - but for the college student who wants to try autocross for the 1st time, it may keep him/her away due to cost.

[Scott]

Am I the only one that thinks this is going to kill weekend racers that aren't quite so serious as the seasoned guys?

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I agree, this is going to cause major issues with the number of people coming out, this will deter people from coming out to try autocross for the first time

[DLingenfelter]

Am I the only one that thinks this is going to kill weekend racers that aren't quite so serious as the seasoned guys?

I will register for next year, but a lot of the guys that come to our events are weekend, once in a while types and asking them for another $15 seems like it will hurt the usual good turn out we have.

A lot of people "try" autocrossing because it's cheap fun (it's why I "tried" it), but it looks like that's changing. Our attendence levels aren't what they used to be, and next year it looks like it will be even lower. The $5 increase every year is already getting old to non-members, but $15 in a single year? I dunno.
"Weekend SCCA Membership"? From an insurance standpoint it probably sounds like a good idea but it just sounds silly to me.

[hemitud]

I would rather see a $2.00 insurance fee (Random number) per event than requiring a person to be a member in order to compete. It's almost like requiring you to be in a bowling league before you can use the lanes. Looking back, I doubt I would ever have tried Autocross if it costs $50 plus to compete, after all, thats a weekend pass to Kings Dominion.....

[glenthompson]

The $15 for a weekend membership is only a recommendation from national. We haven't decided on our fee structure for next year. It will most likely be only a $5 or $10 premium over the member price.

[DSPDA3]

...Looking back, I doubt I would ever have tried Autocross if it costs $50 plus to compete, after all, thats a weekend pass to Kings Dominion.....

This coming from the person who doesn't like rollercoasters. Cmon now...

[LynnCombs]

I think the additional paper work at registration will encourage people to become members so they do not have to fill an application at every Solo event.

[hemitud]

Does it matter when you sign up or is it just 12 months from whatever date? I am looking to sign up, but should I do it through the club or directly through SCCA?

[glenthompson]

12 months from the start date. Helps to pick a date when it's convenient to renew. If you get a competition license that requires a medical, the physical form is due at the same time.