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[NBs996]

Originally Posted by domski

...and then I joined another race series?

I wish you would... and take Ian, tim, ali and a few others with you... that'd be great, thanks!

[rich-racing.co.uk]

Originally Posted by domski

...I sent my £200 cheque in for DD 2007, and then I joined another race series?

Would my cheque get cashed?

I feel the same way. I understand the club need an idea how many riders are interested for next season as soon as poss.
how about riders sorting the membership forms, along with a post dated cheque - a sort of a "letter of intent"?
or a non refundable deposit?

[antonye]

Originally Posted by rich-racing.co.uk

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

That's a good idea! How about a £200 non refundable deposit?

[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) ?

[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

[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

[Gizmo]

Originally Posted by ChrisBushell

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

Sorry, know I'm not involved with DD but I'm a bit confused as to what exactly the club commits to with New Era? is it just an idea of numbers or a commitment in financial terms like a trackday would be?