Since inception, Tavares, has been plagued with other clubs encroaching on their Race Dates, and have become familiar with the resulting impact!
A few years ago, an attempt was made to replace the 10 to 15 workers required to run a race with “Technology”, unfortunately,, to no avail!
So, People Power remain the critical path to host a race! If there are conflicting race dates, fewer pilots will attend and support each of the two races!
If the club is financially motivated to host a race, and the race is in conflict with another race, next years race may be a tuff sell!
In conflict with “The Basin” March race,, the 2022 Tavares Race with 22 ish pilots,, made approx $800.00.
Considering the number of workers,, about $3.50/hr/worker
Luckily, The Larks of Tavares, remain motivated to support “The Hobby” with March Pylon Races, and with other events!!
One final thought,,,, The club in DeLand Florida was in financial trouble, Scotty/SEMPRA~Club/We hosted a “Q-40 Only” race! The attendance was staggering, just like Phx,,, we ran out of room for canopies,, the race went International, and the club was immediately back in the Black ~~ Just Sayin!!!
Scotty