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Well...my vote was for NRS, nothing against USAC. It isn't my event but Steve McQuaid is my friend (over 30 years and still working) so I support his decision.
Do we need a 3rd sanctioning body? Hell no. Two are confusing enough for competitors and organizers. I doubt we'll have 3 for long though. I suspect RA will implode before 1/2 season. There should be no way organizers and competitors scrape by hoping for affordable entry fees and break even events just to put several hundred thousand dollars into Foggs pocket. The sport really owes him nothing. USAC is well established and while not a rally oriented organization, they are well versed in motorsports. They have an interest in rally apparently, and are interested in the RallyCross programs, members of ACCUS and there by associated with FIA (not saying that is good or bad...) While many details are to be worked out, Olympus will pretty much look, to competitors, the same as always and affordable for regional teams. Scoring and competition will be the standard we are used to, hopefully the internet scoring will be better, scrutineering will be the same friendly, smiling faces (depending on my mood  ). I am told we will be using standard rally procedures and safety requirements we are all used to. So yes, no rule book, but you'll need to meet the same requirements as any other event would require. Olympus organizers are running the event , USAC has indicated they are not wanting to be dark overlords.
I doubt anyone will notice any significant differences. The June date, while close to Idaho, opens up the number of roads we have to use, lessens any storm water influences and will be well before the normal fire season. Should be nothing but plusses for the local rally community. The bigger question should be why the community would think it is ok to spend $20 to 30,000 more per event for RA sanctions with all the baggage and controversy than going NRS or USAC or self insured. |
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