Thoughts for P4P 2014

[Cayman0515]

First I would like to thank everyone who put a great deal of time and effort into making the event successful. Putting on large scale events is not easy and there are always issues that come up before and during an event that need to be addressed and everyone made the needed adjustments that could be made quickly. An example of this was Yoyi and I walking around and passing out water to drivers in the afternoon. Now that the initial event is behind us, the process of looking at what we can improve upon and do differently for next year begins. The discussions here regarding new ideas and solutions to existing challenges is very healthy and will provide valuable feedback for the executive board to consider and discuss. As a member of the executive board I can guarantee that we welcome any feedback that will enable our club to make this event better and raise as much money as possible for a worthy charity.

This was to be only my second foray into AX, but I did not have the opportunity to run the course as I gave up my spot so a last minute driver from our charity could go on the course. However I do have several specific comments I would like to make. The first is that I disagree with the comment made that the course is too long. I did not hear any complaints from drivers I spoke to about that. They seemed to find it very challenging, and like someone else commented here that this could end up being a signature event for us due to its length. The length enables drivers to be challenged for a longer period of time, which is different than the norm. Several other board members and I discussed having the SCCA handle the timing with all of the technology and experience they have. This would still allow our members to focus on the overall organization of the event and other logistical needs, while strengthening the valuable partnership we have with the SCCA.

I would also like to address the post that stated that this forum is not the place to discuss the issue of SCCA involvement. The is exactly the right place for these discussions as it was created for our members to openly discuss any club events and issues as well as offer a place to share ideas on how to enhance our club.