Der Gasser- Letter to Editor

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This is a constructive dialogue and perhaps more pertinent given the fact that economic conditions surrounding DE are unlikely to improve soon.  I've had the privilege of having George as an instructor (Jedi Master! ), but expressed concern for his own personal safety when having to scramble from one session to another while trying to stay sharp for his own run group.

From the gist of the responses it seems a few themes emerge:

There is interest amongst beginner/novice drivers to fill DE events however this is limited by the availability of the instructor pool, RTR reputation based on prior leadership, and the lack of compensation/discounts in participating.

I'll take a stab at trying to address these points:

1.  I agree with surveying current and former instructors to evaluate shortfalls.

2.  Consider an increase in novice/intermediate DE fees in order to renumerate instructors either in the form of discounted fees, lodging, meals etc.  Frankly speaking, the risk of simply getting into a stranger's car in that environment alone is reason to develop this!  As a novice driver myself, I think it's the least we can do in appreciation.  It could possibly be scaled based on the number of students or events the instructor participates with.

3.  Review instructor policies of other clubs to see what mechanisms work and implement these ideas here.