Oooo! The next "this will save rally" is almost here!
Posted by Anders Green
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Banned Professional Moderator Location: Red Deer, Alberta Join Date: 09/13/2011 Posts: 717 Rally Car: 2002 Subaru WRX STi |
I just had an interesting conversation with someone who turned from longtime volunteer into 6+ events per year co-driver this year. I've been seeing a ton of new volunteers out, but just as with competitors, retaining them is difficult. Immersion is key, rather than a "here is your control/checkpoint/spot to take care of and a bagged lunch, have a nice day". Unfortunately, it is very chicken and egg, you need someone that is completely dedicated to the "volunteer co-ordinator" position who goes above and beyond simply making the volunteers perform their duties. I'm sure we'll save rally at the RallyWest AGM on the 17th though.  John will be glad to here my fighting the beast on the inside is working nicely, more news on that in a week (maybe). Also, some interesting changes may be coming to the WCRC... lots of work to be done. 
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Banned Professional Moderator Location: Red Deer, Alberta Join Date: 09/13/2011 Posts: 717 Rally Car: 2002 Subaru WRX STi |
You know who won't save rally? So, basically, he wants OTHER people to find more opportunities for HIM to get his name out and sponsor racing. Considering he is only remotely even known on the face of the fucking planet due to competing in a sport put on by UNPAID volunteers is just un-fucking-believable. Tiered entry fees is the answer to saving rally, because Leo (afaik) sure hasn't brought sweet-fuck-all to the table besides himself.
And when I pointed out it sounded like he wanted to help Keith with sponsorship for the CRC, he replies "people should do their jobs"  I have nothing to say to such an ignorant asshole. Keith has a job, and it isn't rallying. I have a job, and it sure had nothing to do with spending 6+ hours on the phone Friday over the CARS rule changes.
I. Am. Livid. If I saw Leo at Tall Pines (lucky for him, I am not going), he'd get a piece of my mind. Entitlement at its finest.
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Grant Hughes Elite Moderator Location: Whitefish, MT Join Date: 01/11/2006 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 6,818 Rally Car: BMW |
Stick around a little longer. This sport is full of this type of person. They are usually critical of how things are being done, do jack shit to change or improve anything, and almost never last more than a couple years. They aren't the ones that turn into volunteers, organizers, shop owners, etc. though typically so at least we don't have to deal with them for long. Grant Hughes |
Dave Kern Super Moderator Location: Centennial Join Date: 07/11/2008 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 1,085 Rally Car: Compact M3 & Evo IX |
I don't know where the post came from, but reading it in a vacuum, to me it seems like he's giving props to a group that took some initiative and did a live broadcast - showing its possible. If anything, maybe its a little jab at the RA guys who've promised similar things and haven't pulled it off yet - maybe they will if the sanction fees double?
Like he said in the first sentence, he could've just fluffed his ego with something about himself/car/sponsors, but instead took the space to thank a group who did something unique.
Me personally, I've taken zero interest in anything Leo's done since the first "press release" that went on and on about getting a ride in a 500hp rally car... Now back to debating if more coverage is truly beneficial to the long term interest of the sport... Dave Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/20/2012 07:09PM by DaveK. |
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