CASC Ontario Touring GT Meeting

[Director]

To all competitors:

There will be a pre-season meeting for the CASC Ontario Touring GT
Championship at the Sheraton Parkway Aurora Room on April 3rd at 11AM.
Series registration documents will be made available for the meeting.

Also, please note changes pertaining to the Championship in the recently
released RaceOntario Bulletin number 2004-02: Errors, Omissions and
Amendments:

http://www.casc.on.ca/documents/Bulletin%202004-02%20Errors,%20Omissions,%20Amendments.pdf

[rmicroys]

Just curious, is there a series registration fee this year?

[Director]

Originally posted by rmicroys
Just curious, is there a series registration fee this year?
Rob,


I don't know for sure, most likely same as last year. Check with Johnny B.

[johnb]

yup, $200 again

i should have all of the decal packages and Toyo cards then

and samples of the rewards weights

[scirocco53]

Approximately how long is the meeting going to last?

[jeffrey]

How much does it cost to rent the "AURORA ROOM" at the parkway ? Sounds like a extra expense that leads to inflated entry fees !:confused:

[Director]

Originally posted by jeffrey
How much does it cost to rent the "AURORA ROOM" at the parkway ? Sounds like a extra expense that leads to inflated entry fees !:confused:

Jeffery,
Just so you know the fees paid by CASC-OR to rent a room at the hotel are covered by CASC-OR from it's operational budget and has no effect on entry fees.
The entry fees are set by "the" (your) clubs. If you think the fees are too high, maybe you should take it up by the participating clubs.

[jeffrey]

So ,if the CASC had a surplus they would not use it to lower entry fees ,thereby attracting more competiters ? Is it not true that more competiters equals more revenue ,which would in turn lower the cost per entry. I understand that clubs set the fee's ,but is this not based on costs set forth by CASC? Is it not also true that all clubs must charge the same fee's at their respective events? I think the CASC took a giant step in the right direction when they re staffed the office. It is my understanding that payroll costs are lower and from experiance I can tell you it is a pleasant experiance when you call looking for information!! :D

[rmicroys]

The costs are set by the Ontaro Race Organizers (ORO) committee. They set the prices based on estimated (or real) costs for the year, predicted turnout and a number of other factors. ORO clubs have been losing money in the beginning thourgh the middle of the season - generally events August and later have high enough turnouts to actually break-even - or even generate small amounts of revenue. Given the number of racers that come out, I don't think that many clubs can support cheaper entry fees. If you are part of a club that organizes one of the races (BARC, BEMC, CRDA, DAC, or MCO), try talking to your club's secretary of the meet and ask about the costs and expenses. It's pretty surprising when you look at all the numbers.

[scirocco53]

How long is the meeting going to last?

[Director]

Originally posted by scirocco53
How long is the meeting going to last?

It's hard to say. It depends on what items arise from rules discussions.

[scirocco53]

Thanks Perry.

[Andy]

Could we please have directions, or an address?

Thanks,

Andrew Wojteczko

[Flat Spot]

I believe that it is the NE corner of Hwy 7 and Leslie.

Bob

[de Jager]

http://www.sheratonparkway.com/contact/directions.html

Sheraton Parkway Toronto North
600 Highway 7 East
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B2
Canada

(905) 881-2121

[rmicroys]

Anybody take minutes? I couldn't make it.

[rmicroys]

Hello? Anybody care to post a brief synopsis for those who couldn't make it?

[de Jager]

Originally posted by rmicroys
Hello? Anybody care to post a brief synopsis for those who couldn't make it? Mostly it was a introduction to the new season. However, there were lenthly conversation about the many rule changes. Mostly revolving around both the Weight Calculator and the Reward Weights (mounting, scale schedules, etc)

[rmicroys]

Originally posted by de Jager
Mostly it was a introduction to the new season. However, there were lenthly conversation about the many rule changes. Mostly revolving around both the Weight Calculator and the Reward Weights (mounting, scale schedules, etc)

That good eh? Maybe it is worthwhile being a back marker and not having to worry about getting scaled for being under weight, and scruitinized for engine size, etc. I don't even think I could get my car to 1875# with driver even if I made her in to a fibreglass bodied tube frame sports racer. Well... we'll see you gents in July then - that's about when I'll be done fixing the car for this season.