AngerIssues
03-08-2009, 12:14 AM
Hi all,
While the Class 3 Cup has generated a lot of interest from both racers and "builds" alike, the reality of the situation is that most of the racers are barely making ends meet, and sponsors aren't exactly flocking to the racing table to give out money.
Combine this with the fact that what I thought was to be a "collective effort" to bring sponsors and racers together has mostly become a one-man show. I have asked for feedback and direction (and help) from the Board of Directors and again, people are more focused on putting food on the table and therefore unable to make commitments about "when and where" they plan to race. For most of us, it's more like IF we can race.
SO... while the races we selected are still good ones, and while I HOPE that the Class 3 racers will continue to try to show for these races and make something of our class; I cannot spend my time being the only person pursuing money for the Class 3 Cup. Having said that, I have no purse to offer and no sponsors beating down my door.
The plan as of right now is to pay out the Baja 1000 winners, get Moss a trophy, and take a break from the Cup to see how things pan out. Cam (Blanco) has shown a significant interest in taking the reigns to the Cup and running with it. Perhaps it just needs fresh blood, who knows.
I still think we have a great class. One that is somewhat affordable, fair, and super fun to be involved in. Beyond that, I don't know the future of the Class 3 Cup. Ask me again when the economy is not in the toilet.
We all need to just hang in there right now.
Ken
While the Class 3 Cup has generated a lot of interest from both racers and "builds" alike, the reality of the situation is that most of the racers are barely making ends meet, and sponsors aren't exactly flocking to the racing table to give out money.
Combine this with the fact that what I thought was to be a "collective effort" to bring sponsors and racers together has mostly become a one-man show. I have asked for feedback and direction (and help) from the Board of Directors and again, people are more focused on putting food on the table and therefore unable to make commitments about "when and where" they plan to race. For most of us, it's more like IF we can race.
SO... while the races we selected are still good ones, and while I HOPE that the Class 3 racers will continue to try to show for these races and make something of our class; I cannot spend my time being the only person pursuing money for the Class 3 Cup. Having said that, I have no purse to offer and no sponsors beating down my door.
The plan as of right now is to pay out the Baja 1000 winners, get Moss a trophy, and take a break from the Cup to see how things pan out. Cam (Blanco) has shown a significant interest in taking the reigns to the Cup and running with it. Perhaps it just needs fresh blood, who knows.
I still think we have a great class. One that is somewhat affordable, fair, and super fun to be involved in. Beyond that, I don't know the future of the Class 3 Cup. Ask me again when the economy is not in the toilet.
We all need to just hang in there right now.
Ken