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Re: What worries me is!
Posted by 'davidmc' on 12 Dec 2008 @ 11:23

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Karting is as expensive as you want it to be. You don't have to spend huge sums to be competitive, nor do you need sticker kits, painted helmets etc. If anyone thinks they do, they're sorely mistaken.

What we need to focus on is areas of "mandatory" unnecessary expense. Those things where you don't have a choice but to purchase them. Personally, I can't see where costs can be saved (other than needless reg changes). Clubs are run on a shoestring, the MSA needs some money at least, most kart traders don't make huge amounts of money. Who's going to swallow any cost reductions?

From 10 years ago, I fail to see where karting has got more expensive? TKM engines are cheaper than they were, parts are about the same, entry fees are pretty similar. Taking inflation into account, I'd say karting has actually got cheaper.

Regarding getting newcomers into the sport, that is all about barriers to entry. The biggest of these is the upfront costs of kit and the ARKS test. Have we seen a reduction in novices who are out of their depth since the introduction of the ARKS test? Why not scrap the test? Instead, novices could be tested on the flags prior to their first race and observed in morning practice. Very few would turn up not competent enough to race, since the embarassment of being sent home early would be immense.

FInally, how many people race for a year and never come back? Why not make the first years license free for all (not just under 16's)?

Dave

Message Thread:

What worries me is! by 'SteveC' (12 Dec 2008 @ 8:21)

... this lot are disconnected from reality ? by 'DavyBoy' (12 Dec 2008 @ 9:03)

I agree with most of that! by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:57)

Re: What worries me is! by 'AlanHarding' (12 Dec 2008 @ 9:21)

Re: What worries me is! by 'NJB' (12 Dec 2008 @ 9:37)

Re: What worries me is! by 'chriskasch' (12 Dec 2008 @ 9:50)

Re: What worries me is! by 'NikG' (12 Dec 2008 @ 10:28)

Re: What worries me is! by 'michaelg36' (12 Dec 2008 @ 10:37)

Re: What worries me is! by 'Crashlanding' (12 Dec 2008 @ 10:55)

My late pal Freddie Hunter always said...... by 'SteveC' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:07)

Re: What worries me is! by 'SMoss31' (12 Dec 2008 @ 11:00)

Re: What worries me is! by 'KevinW' (12 Dec 2008 @ 11:02)

Re: What worries me is! by 'davidmc' << You are here!

I think that's an excellent post! by 'SteveC' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:12)

But Steve..... by 'michaelg36' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:16)

It is optional, but many don't see it that way! by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 10:58)

Steve C by 'KevinW' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:32)

Maybe! But as NJB says it's only racing..... by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:38)

Re: Maybe! But as NJB says it's only racing..... by 'davidmc' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:50)

Re: I think that's an excellent post! by 'davidmc' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:16)

Whilst your methods are a tadge draconian...... by 'SteveC' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:09)

Kevin W by 'michaelg36' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:13)

Have you suggested anything at those meetings Nik? by 'SteveC' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:06)

Re: Have you suggested anything at those meetings by 'NikG' (12 Dec 2008 @ 18:03)

Re: Nik, I know how you feel ! by 'John' (13 Dec 2008 @ 5:06)

How does that work John! by 'SteveC' (16 Dec 2008 @ 8:07)

Re: How does that work John! by 'John' (16 Dec 2008 @ 11:23)

They'll do the sensible thing John! by 'SteveC' (17 Dec 2008 @ 10:08)

What was your suggestion Nik? nt by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:00)

Re: One last time! by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 11:11)

Re: One last time! by 'DavyBoy' (12 Dec 2008 @ 11:28)

Re: One last time! - DavyBoy by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 11:55)

Re: One last time! - DavyBoy by 'DavyBoy' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:10)

Re: One last time! - DavyBoy by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:19)

Re: One last time! - DavyBoy by 'MarkW' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:37)

Re: One last time! - DavyBoy by 'DavyBoy' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:38)

Re: One last time! - DavyBoy by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 12:59)

Re: One last time! by 'SimonS' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:22)

I was hoping you'd have a realistic and workable.. by 'SteveC' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:14)

Re: One last time! by 'sinky' (12 Dec 2008 @ 23:02)

So suggest something Chris? nt by 'SteveC' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:05)

Re: So suggest something Chris? nt by 'chriskasch' (12 Dec 2008 @ 15:51)

Not quite true! by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:08)

Re: Not quite true! by 'chriskasch' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:26)

Will it though? by 'SteveC' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:03)

Re: Steve, you really are testing my patience by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 13:28)

Re: Steve, you really are testing my patience by 'speedyman' (12 Dec 2008 @ 14:42)

I agree! by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:25)

Re: Steve, you really are testing my patience by 'colin' (12 Dec 2008 @ 14:43)

Re: Colin by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 15:10)

Re: Colin - tyres may not need changing by 'John' (12 Dec 2008 @ 15:18)

Re: Colin - tyres may not need changing by 'gez65' (12 Dec 2008 @ 19:08)

Re: Tyres by 'pccsystems' (12 Dec 2008 @ 22:19)

Re: Tyres by 'JENK' (12 Dec 2008 @ 23:56)

Re: Tyres by 'dth07' (14 Dec 2008 @ 9:35)

Not well enough to catch on! by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:39)

What would happen to the tyres in between meetings by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:32)

Easy Kart and Club 100 started off doing it! by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:30)

You're right Colin and I think John knows...... by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:28)

John your ideas only have the base of an idea! by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:19)

Re: John your ideas only have the base of an idea! by 'Marc' (15 Dec 2008 @ 15:26)

Re: John your ideas only have the base of an idea! by 'rotaxmxr' (15 Dec 2008 @ 17:23)

Re: John your ideas only have the base of an idea! by 'davidmc' (15 Dec 2008 @ 18:55)

Re: John your ideas only have the base of an idea! by 'Marc' (15 Dec 2008 @ 22:00)

Rotax Max caters for too wide an audience by 'SteveC' (16 Dec 2008 @ 8:14)

ps When are you proposing your ideas to....... by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:21)

Re: What worries me is! by 'Jasper' (15 Dec 2008 @ 10:34)

Re: What worries me is! by 'Inter61' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:39)

Mmm, I think some of those ideas could be..... by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:46)

Re: Mmm, I think some of those ideas could be..... by 'davidmc' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:58)

How do the MSA raise funds? by 'SteveC' (15 Dec 2008 @ 11:43)

Re: How do the MSA raise funds? by 'Jasper' (15 Dec 2008 @ 12:15)

In defence of the MSA........... by 'alanrr' (15 Dec 2008 @ 15:07)

Re: In defence of the MSA........... by 'Jasper' (16 Dec 2008 @ 9:52)

Re: What worries me is! ... reflection and ideas by 'BennICC06' (15 Dec 2008 @ 13:28)

Re: What worries me is! ... ALTERATION by 'BennICC06' (15 Dec 2008 @ 13:36)

Re: What worries me is! ... ALTERATION by 'colin' (15 Dec 2008 @ 14:20)

Re: What worries me is! by 'andy140770' (02 Jan 2009 @ 3:38)

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