Wise words as always Jools - the very fact that you post these words along with similar words from others means, I believe, that the self-regulating nature of the DSC will prevail.

Whilst not all aspects of the race series are in control of the members, we have the ability to influence and to a degree dictate the rules - which may perhaps include prioritising of entries to the DD series??

The involvement of non-particpating members and non-members alike is key to its success, its a DSC series and long shall it remain so. We're just the clowns on the stage, the circus wouldn't run without all the supporting crews or audience. (just hope the wheels don't fall off my bike!!!!;) )

It is being seen as a showpiece for the DSC, but do you remember how quiet it was on this board last winter? At least we've got lots to talk about;) .

Tim:ninja:

Perhaps one of the first rules of this year should be about next year's series.
i.e. all entrants for 2006 must have been a DSC fully paid up member for a certain period of time perhaps six or nine months at the 1/1/06????????

Entries for next year are not open until September I believe.

Between now and then the series organisers can take in a lot of factors to decide on the best way forward for 2006.

Whilst I agree that priority should be given to longer term DSC members, but how about if interest and attendance falls off during the year, due to any number of factors - illness, injury, weather conditions, costs, etc, etc....., I believe that the organisers should be in a better position to set guidelines such as those you suggest once the race series is over.

It may be that it'll need an intake of experienced racers or outsiders to keep the series alive?

Many race series have not survived beyond their first year I'm told and we should allow this year's series to start and run before any entry decisions are made about next year's.

Tim:ninja:

Jools, I am not worried about the club becoming a two tier club as I don't think that will happen, what I am worried about is the series being taken over by outside bodies, namely race clubs.

Any race club can introduce a new class and set the rules including rules about who quallifies to enter, thats why this year I would like to see a ruling that stops riders that are not currently a DSC member from becoming so and then entering the series as we already have over 30 entrants far more than the minimum requirement. The problem will be retaining this level of entrants next year and the following year from within the DSC if we get to restrictive in the Clubs rules in who can and can not take part.

Maybe next years entrants should be restricted to Novice Race Licence holders, ie. those with less than 10 signatures on their licences, that will be out for a start but I have no problem with that I may just have to find a rider for my bike, also a cut off date for DSC membership as jobr suggests may be needed. Be interesting to see if the latest you could become a DSC member and enter next years series was the BMF show how many racers may turn up to join the club.

Still I know the MT share a lot of our concerns and are no doubt already considering differnt options for the way ahead.

And Jools if we find we meet up at another trackday post wedding then the offer still stands

Have to agree with Jools on this one with DD appearing to dominate everything at the moment. I know it's a new venture for the club and one that I totally support, but it does need to be controlled right from the outset and remain part of the club fabric. I would be doing it myself apart from no money and no bike - if everything works out this year then 2006 I'll be deffo up for it. I fear that the events away from the board and DD will suffer with falling attendances at rideouts and meets, where we can equally spread the Ducati message and where we can meet a wider range pf people - after all not everyone wants to race.

Let's hope this doesn't split the club into the racers and others - that would be really sad for what is a great club with some great people in it.

Boys,

The briefing note is out on the e-mail to all of you, any questions come back to us.

As stated at the AGM there is no intention that Desmo Due should take anything away from the existing or future activities of the Club. Yes it has had a lot of profile recently and taken a lot of focused effort from all of those involved, entrants and behind the scenes, but it is only one activity within the whole Club that will happen on 6 days this year. Remember that we are having half that number in track days as well.

It is in addition to everything that we normally do, not instead of.

Chris

i'm not one for saying a lot but i shall be a bit peeved having bought and preped a bike just to be told i can't ride next year in dd for any reason whatsoever. i joined dsc sept 04 and it was only reading the board that
got me excited enough to send my cheque in to do the series so please don't tell me i can't do something because i;ve not been a member long enough or posted to little on the board. besides i've spent to much to back out now :)

There is no need to be concerned if you were a member at the turn of the year you are fully eligable this year and next.

Chris

i think the cyber-postie has nicked my email :(

Maybe it was sent 2nd class e-mail! :D