Forgive my ignorance on this, but what makes a PRO event "PRO"?
I know there is a really big Organizers document as to what it takes to put on a rally, but I couldn't find it on the SCCA website (if you have a link, please post it).
Just wondering what it takes to change a Club event to a Pro event - do you need to invite manufacturers? Is it the entry fees? Special permission from someplace? Crew license level? Club events running with Pro events suggests there is only a subtle difference someplace, just wondering if it could be exploited legally to keep events going.
NOTE: Please don't take this to mean I don't think safety is paramount - I do. However, the current course of action does not make sense to me (the "temporary" cancellation of all Club events while Pro/Club events continue??).
I actually think that ClubRally organizers who have recently lost events will go to never before seen extremes to ensure the safety of all involved after this latest incident (it's their money, time, and reputations on the line). They should be allowed to proceed. These are the "go to" people, they should be given the option to improve the process - I'm pretty sure they fully understand the risks. (hence my question)
Rob
I know there is a really big Organizers document as to what it takes to put on a rally, but I couldn't find it on the SCCA website (if you have a link, please post it).
Just wondering what it takes to change a Club event to a Pro event - do you need to invite manufacturers? Is it the entry fees? Special permission from someplace? Crew license level? Club events running with Pro events suggests there is only a subtle difference someplace, just wondering if it could be exploited legally to keep events going.
NOTE: Please don't take this to mean I don't think safety is paramount - I do. However, the current course of action does not make sense to me (the "temporary" cancellation of all Club events while Pro/Club events continue??).
I actually think that ClubRally organizers who have recently lost events will go to never before seen extremes to ensure the safety of all involved after this latest incident (it's their money, time, and reputations on the line). They should be allowed to proceed. These are the "go to" people, they should be given the option to improve the process - I'm pretty sure they fully understand the risks. (hence my question)
Rob