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[Murray Mint]

Originally Posted by rich-racing.co.uk

a sort of a "letter of intent"? or a non refundable deposit?

Thats pretty mush how it has been explaind to me by one of the RC /MT members, the view being that it shows commitment and also offers the RC/MT something to bargin with when talking to Newera.

[ChrisBushell]

Murray

Absolutely right mate.

1) The riders want the Club to organise a series.

2) The Club goes to New Era to get tracks and races. New Era looks for commitment, from the Club.

3) New Era & the DSC agree so many prospective riders in each class, thus we need 1 or 2 grids, etc.

4) If riders dont commit up front, then how are the Club able to commit?

I realise it is all chiken & egg, but trust (commitment) has to start somewhere.

[rich-racing.co.uk]

Originally Posted by ChrisBushell

Murray

Absolutely right mate.

1) The riders want the Club to organise a series.

2) The Club goes to New Era to get tracks and races. New Era looks for commitment, from the Club.

3) New Era & the DSC agree so many prospective riders in each class, thus we need 1 or 2 grids, etc.

4) If riders dont commit up front, then how are the Club able to commit?

I realise it is all chiken & egg, but trust (commitment) has to start somewhere.

say we pay our £200, and 5 months on cannot fund a season, buy a bike etc. - we won't be able to race irrespective of joining the club. we would just be £200 worse off
would be good if a deposit would suffice - say £50 not refundable?

[couchcommando]

Originally Posted by rich-racing.co.uk

say we pay our £200, and 5 months on cannot fund a season, buy a bike etc. - we won't be able to race irrespective of joining the club. we would just be £200 worse off
would be good if a deposit would suffice - say £50 not refundable?

Then don't commit now, wait till next year.
I'm sure if a major disaster occurs the club will look at your situation, racing is expensive and if you can afford it now then why wouldn't you be able to in March (disasters excepted) ?

[couchcommando]

Most of this is common sense, the club wants to approach new era and the club has certain things we want. By showing our commitment gives us more chance of getting the things we want. If we didn't show the commitment we would place ourselves more in the hands of new era. It's good to have bargaining tools in any sort of discussion.

[Jools]

Originally Posted by rich-racing.co.uk

say we pay our £200, and 5 months on cannot fund a season, buy a bike etc. - we won't be able to race irrespective of joining the club. we would just be £200 worse off
would be good if a deposit would suffice - say £50 not refundable?

Then I'd say change your team name to 'Not-at-all-rich-racing.co.uk'

Sorry could...not......resist

I'll get my coat

[rich-racing.co.uk]

Originally Posted by Jools

Then I'd say change your team name to 'Not-at-all-rich-racing.co.uk'

Sorry could...not......resist

I'll get my coat

my post was intended to be constructive. what is your post supposed to be?

[Tonio600]

Originally Posted by rich-racing.co.uk

my post was intended to be constructive. what is your post supposed to be?

I found it funny
Come on mate, Jools' post was not that offending... Don't you guys call that "banter"?

[rich-racing.co.uk]

Originally Posted by Tonio600

I found it funny
Come on mate, Jools' post was not that offending... Don't you guys call that "banter"?

I'm all for a bit of banter, but I keep it for people I know, and so know the context in which it will be taken.

[couchcommando]

Originally Posted by rich-racing.co.uk

say we pay our £200, and 5 months on cannot fund a season, buy a bike etc. - we won't be able to race irrespective of joining the club. we would just be £200 worse off
would be good if a deposit would suffice - say £50 not refundable?

TBH if you're gonna buy a bike the day before the meeting you may be waiting a little too long