To start: Thanks for the replys so far. I guess the below #s could be grouped together since they are all directly related to the organization structure itself. I haven't worked out every detail of every aspect by any means. That is why I posted it here in a public forum; to get everyone's input and opinion (don't be too harsh) :lol: Afterall, we're all in this together.
1. Is a driver owned and operated non-profit organization.
4. Driver input which is EQUAL amongst ALL registered members.
5. Has a single monthly meeting AWAY from the track.
6. Elects officers each season: President, VP, Treasurer, Recorder
10. Is in it for the love of the sport, teams, and tracks & NOT for themselves
#1: Being a non-profit organization would be beneficial in several ways. A registered non-profit organization CANNOT keep money for itself. Therefore, all monies will be used in the operation of the non-profit (purse, trophies, advertising, etc). A business must turn a profit. A non-profit organization does not, afterall we aren't in it for the money right? If there is a left over balance, we donate it to the charity of our choice for that racing season. (this would also help find sponsors). Who's against racing for a charity???
#4 Driver input is essential whether you win every week or you make 4 races a season. Drivers and teams have different points of view on several aspect of how their "ideal series" would be run. Being dictated to and not listened to isn't going to help a series be successful in our area. In our area (S. Texas or TX for that matter), racing is not a lifestyle it is a hobby. We aren't racing 3-4 nights a week at 3-4 different tracks. I wish it were that way, but sadly it is not. So, having EVERY driver, owner, and crew chief's input on the series is essential to the continuity of the series.
#5 Monthly meetings would be a neccessary part of the series. The proper meeting to run the series could not be done at the track during the driver's meeting. Too much noise, people talking to each other during the meeting, etc. The monthly meeting would be officiated by the elected leadership elected (see below) and would consist of procedure, advertising & promotion, rules, and whatever else drivers or crew chiefs may bring up. If there was a discrepency at a previous race, bring it up at the meeting NOT the track.
#6 Elected officers would be elected at the end of the season at the banquet and serve in the upcoming season. EVERY SINGLE MEMBER will get a chance to run OUR racing organization. ANYONE can be elected. AH HA! Who's running the show now? Nobody to blame but ourselves! :lol:
10. We are ALL in it for the love of the sport, teams, and tracks. We all want to win and we all do in a series like this. Sure, ONE person wins the race, gets the glory, the write-ups, etc. That doesn't disappear in a series like this, but what does materialize is the ability for all of us to control our OWN destiny in our hobby of stock car racing.
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We'll get to the rest of the list when the above is mulled over for a bit 2. Pays the same $ 1st through last but the top 3 get trophies (with the winner's being HUGE) , pole sitter gets a fast qualifier plaque.
3. Has a tire rule which DOES NOT limit you to one seller, provider, or brand.
7. Accomodates & "grandfathers in" your existing equipment over a set # of years.
8. Vigorously advertises & promotes the series & teams.
9. Races on BOTH asphalt & dirt!