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[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.

absolutely right. I personally am buying a DD race bike, which has a value far in excess of the £200, and only has much value as long as there is a DD series to race it in. that is my personal level of commitment, but I fully understand you can't take this to NE to show rider commitment for the series!
my question was, if for unforseen circumstances (smashed up bike,blown engine,broken legs, divorce ) I be unable to race in the series, would I get the £200 back in full or part?
just a thought, have had them all apart from the divorce....

[ChrisBushell]

The deposit only becomes payable if you pull out after we lock down the series. This is normally in early February, when in effect you commit to entering all of the rounds.

Remember that in 207 it is proposed that you will only be able to drop one race score, not two. Thus you will need to attend all rounds to have the best chance of acheiving a high position at the end of the year!

[rich-racing.co.uk]

thats great - all I needed to know.

[domski]

Originally Posted by ChrisBushell

The deposit only becomes payable if you pull out after we lock down the series. This is normally in early February, when in effect you commit to entering all of the rounds.

So if you send off cheque now, but have to withdraw for whatever reason between now and January 31st - you will not cash the cheque???

[Tonio600]

Originally Posted by domski

So if you send off cheque now, but have to withdraw for whatever reason between now and January 31st - you will not cash the cheque???

errr.... depends whose cheque it is I guess...

[domski]

Thinking about it (I know that's dangerous), but if the cheques are not neccessary until February, then whats the rush with sending them off now?

Would it not be fairer to ask for a letter of intent now, and when the rules/dates etc are finalised in February - ask for a cheque then?

That makes sense doesn't it?

As I said before, 5 months is a long time and circumstances can change.

Also, as Chris said (I think) this is all based on trust, so therefore there is no reason to request a cheque for £200 (yet!).

Trust me, I'm a DDoctor!

[Rattler]

Originally Posted by domski

Thinking about it (I know that's dangerous), but if the cheques are not neccessary until February, then whats the rush with sending them off now?

Would it not be fairer to ask for a letter of intent now, and when the rules/dates etc are finalised in February - ask for a cheque then?

That makes sense doesn't it?

As I said before, 5 months is a long time and circumstances can change.

Also, as Chris said (I think) this is all based on trust, so therefore there is no reason to request a cheque for £200 (yet!).

Trust me, I'm a DDoctor!

That's effectively what the cheque is - a letter of intent. Why would you not want to send a cheque in?

It seems to be what you are looking for as you can cancel it before the end of Jan next year and the RC will get a reasonable idea of numbers for next year on which to negotiate with New Era.

Tim

[domski]

I want to show my interest in the 2007 series, but can't afford to lose £200 (or £2 for that matter) if I do something else.

Basically.

[Chaz]

Originally Posted by Tonio600

errr.... depends whose cheque it is I guess...

It's called edgeing your betts.

[Rattler]

Originally Posted by chass

It's called edgeing your betts.

you boys have lost me - seems you want everything, but nothing!!!