S/SS combo @ BIR 2011

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Hi Kelly
I know the horror stories about BIR as previously stated.
I however think that Sometimes we as racers can get stuck in a rut and resist change.
FOR INSTANCE: I like going to a track with help that knows what is going on with the race and
race cars & classes.
However I WOULD ALSO like calling for help with my computer and talking to someone who can
speak English!
I guess we don’t always get things the way we think they should be.
Lots of things may not be perfect but still can be great!

As for the Midwest Class Racer races we had a darn good time and I love the relaxed
Atmosphere.
Now; I could find things to complain about at those races as well. But what’s the point.
It would only cause harm and de-rail the years of hard work and $$$ put in to an overall excellent program.

We as racers have an obligation to stay positive & support as many local races as
time and $ will allow. If we don’t support the tracks we have they will be gone!
If that happens what is the point in having a car at all.

When we have an chance like BIR is giving us to give and get in-put.
I believe is the best we can ask for. I want to work with all the S/SS races to get a good relationship
with the track and the track with us.

A schedule/ run order is one thing I am personally going to get in black & white.

I am working to improve time management efficiency with the staff.

I am working on a deal to make tech a painless experience for S/SS Race.

While many of the horror stories about BIR as previously stated have some validity.

I (we) are working hard to fix the things that are bugging people and make racing at BIR fun again.
I would love to see a deal possibly with USA & MwCR clubs working together again. Maybe a
BIR.or TVR.
The key IS to channel individual talents and resources. You are right on with that!!
MwCR group has done an excellent job with that!

At any rate I would love to have all you SD. Racers at the BIR combos.
I will be working hard to make it worth your while.

Thanks for your support and please stay positive & help me to help you all.
I’ll see you in the spring!

Thanks again
Glen DeMenge

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Originally Posted by Kelly Petterson

As racer in the 4-6 hour away category, I will give my thoughts.....BIR #1 Very nice facility! #2 My experience there outside of the LODRS and Nats is very limited, once about 1990 we went up to race outside of that. So recent history keeping us from going are the horror stories as previously stated. I like easy...........TVD=easy. Drive in, tech, 3 Q's on a schedule, line up, race/repeat on day 2. No BS from telling where we can/can't park, charged for every nickel and dime item possible, waiting for call to maybe make one pass, yada yada yada..... That's not to say there isn't alot of work going on behind the scenes. Alot of racers volunteer their time and MONEY to make it successful. I think disproportionately so for some. Bottom line, some want to pay, race, win, go home. Some want to pay, see their friends, race, BS, drive cool cars, try to win, see their friends, go home. We all have our own agendas, the key is to channel individual talents and resources enough so as many people as possible enjoy it enough to return and build a solid program. If you don't have buy in from at least the minimum number of racers to make the program work then......good luck. Making it painful just to show up and do what we do = dead end.