Cobra Nats 2017!

[boxhead]

I hope that whatever happens, the Nationals stays as it is.

Although it is highly likely I wont compete again (Main reason for me is distance/cost, not cost of entry, but cost to attend, fuel, accommodation etc. For me to attend it is 2 weeks away from home and work).
I would most likely attend as a spectator again (but I will admit I find it frustrating watching and not competing), with any luck when we move, I will attend as it is only a 2 day drive each way.
I think the Friday should be more like an open practice (same as Friday at Shelbyfest).

I can honestly admit the few times I have attended has always been a great fun weekend with many laughs along the way.

Would it be worth opening up to non Cobra Club entries?
Maybe get the word out amongst car clubs, Facebook social media etc to simply get more competitors?
I am sure there are plenty of Cobra's out there whose owners may not be a member of a specific Cobra car club?

[Tenrocca]

Im a member of the nswccc. I have only ever attended one meeting and one non nationals event in 8 years (Bathurst drivers parade last week) . I'm a member pretty much only to attend the nats. It's not expensive, and doesn't mean you have to be an active member. I just don't have a lot of time for a lot of the social stuff.

[tomcat racing]

Originally Posted by boxhead

I hope that whatever happens, the Nationals stays as it is.

Although it is highly likely I wont compete again (Main reason for me is distance/cost, not cost of entry, but cost to attend, fuel, accommodation etc. For me to attend it is 2 weeks away from home and work).
I would most likely attend as a spectator again (but I will admit I find it frustrating watching and not competing), with any luck when we move, I will attend as it is only a 2 day drive each way.
I think the Friday should be more like an open practice (same as Friday at Shelbyfest).

I can honestly admit the few times I have attended has always been a great fun weekend with many laughs along the way.

Would it be worth opening up to non Cobra Club entries?
Maybe get the word out amongst car clubs, Facebook social media etc to simply get more competitors?
I am sure there are plenty of Cobra's out there whose owners may not be a member of a specific Cobra car club?

Exactly ditto for me.

[David Hodgson]

Yes Matt, I'm sure we would lose those race cars and any unregistered cars that may occasionaly attend. With the cost and time away from work/business, anyone coming long distances will want value, and for those cars it means track work as they obviously can't participate in any road events - in the cobra at least. As you said though, it may be more than made up for by others in favour of a variety of activities.

Maybe that now the state clubs offer so much variety, people don't feel the need to travel interstate for an event.