This is re-assurance to anyone else, besides John Stimpson, who may be
feeling uncomfortable about the discussions, including "rookie" comments, on
how to run events on the shorter Slush Series days with the kind of
attendances we've been getting. Kevin Stevens' comments reflect my personal
sentiments. I think most of the "oldtimers" and Steering Committee members
are interested in continuing to attract new participants.
Don
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>From: "Kevin Stevens" <Kevin_Stevens@Bigfoot.com>
>To: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@idsfa.net>, <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: How to reduce attendance
>Date: Fri, Sep 1, 2000, 6:03 PM
>
>Try not to take it personally. Few people, and I don't think any of those I've
>seen comment on this thread, dislike having new people. We recognize them as
>being important to the sport, and refreshing in themselves. Over the past few
>years, I would venture that more Steering Committee time has been spent on how
>to attract, encourage, and retain rookies than any other single topic.
>However,
>we are now victims of our own success and need to take some rather urgent steps
>to maintain a fun environment for as many people as possible.
>
>Remember that people are ALWAYS welcome to run the regular classes. We're
>discussing limitations to some of the special programs we've created to
>encourage new drivers.
>
>KeS
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