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85Carrera said:
I see that the GRRC Breakfast Club, which is supposed to “celebrate our GRRC Members” is “open to GRRC Members and Fellows only”.
They really don’t get it, do they?
I just read that a few minutes ago and thought the same.They really don’t get it, do they?
For clarity, I have nothing against Associate Members, but that means it is open to the 10,000 Members and the 13,000 Associates.
It makes me feel special.
HWW said:
Any current GRRC members out there who had all but made up their mind they were not going to renew but are now sitting on the fence?!
I'm in this camp. For me, the main appeal to joining the GRRC were the regional drives and the potential to partake in the couple of autosolos run each year (though I'm yet to pluck up the courage!).
Goodwood will run 10 regional drives next year and I figure I could perhaps attend 5 of these. They're 'free' so if I take the £335 membership cost and divide it per drive that's £67 per drive, which doesn't seem too unreasonable given the routes are pre-planned and it's dedicated time set aside to enjoy my car - this is definitely worth something!
Managing to get booked onto the drives I want to attend may be another matter...
Yep me too, still got till the end of the month to decide, I'm in this camp. For me, the main appeal to joining the GRRC were the regional drives and the potential to partake in the couple of autosolos run each year (though I'm yet to pluck up the courage!).
Goodwood will run 10 regional drives next year and I figure I could perhaps attend 5 of these. They're 'free' so if I take the £335 membership cost and divide it per drive that's £67 per drive, which doesn't seem too unreasonable given the routes are pre-planned and it's dedicated time set aside to enjoy my car - this is definitely worth something!
Managing to get booked onto the drives I want to attend may be another matter...
ecsrobin said:
85Carrera said:
I see that the GRRC Breakfast Club, which is supposed to “celebrate our GRRC Members” is “open to GRRC Members and Fellows only”.
They really don’t get it, do they?
That was the same this year wasn’t it? They really don’t get it, do they?
Edit: Stewart pavilion?
Anyway regardless I’m renewing, let’s see if there is any change.
85Carrera said:
ecsrobin said:
That was the same this year wasn’t it?
My point was more that this is another example that shows there’s precious little benefit in paying for full GRRC membership when you can be a Fellow for a fraction of the cost and have many of the same entitlements.I am not a member and not a particular fan of LM and the way he does things.
But have been in these sort of clubs before. And they nearly always fail when they start pushing the price up and offering less, or more tiers.
People just get fed up handing over more money for pretty much the same thing.
I can see the benefits to people who love the events and other stuff, but to keep pushing up money seems to me trying tog et blood from a stone, I know a lot of people who are members are probably well off, and the begging bowl seems a thing.
but even so.
But have been in these sort of clubs before. And they nearly always fail when they start pushing the price up and offering less, or more tiers.
People just get fed up handing over more money for pretty much the same thing.
I can see the benefits to people who love the events and other stuff, but to keep pushing up money seems to me trying tog et blood from a stone, I know a lot of people who are members are probably well off, and the begging bowl seems a thing.
but even so.
mk1coopers said:
No ideas for a name said:
Yes, I want to renew, but I am fairly sure I shall not renew, but haven't 100% decided.
I invested a lot of time (as did a couple of others on here) to try and make a difference.
I think Alan will have spent quite a lot of time on the phone, I had a call with him to discuss the changes too.I invested a lot of time (as did a couple of others on here) to try and make a difference.
I have renewed, it was a more difficult decision than it should have been, as I, and others have said, I think next year is a time for Goodwood to look at what separates the 2 sections of the club, so that the cost to go up to being a full member really does offer a step up in benefits, that don't come with a additional cost to the Member, and aren't available to the Fellowship.
Perhaps, something like a sponsor, 'GRRC in association with' which is no different to the way the main events are sponsored, could introduce some additional funds and offer a scalable benefit to full members ?
I've not spoken to Alan on this particular subject but I have a long call with Josh, so I would hope the whole GRRC team have got the message. One wonders is it's been communicated to the duke?
I am one not renewing. As a family member, I've seen the subscription rate increase by 40% in 2 years (from £360 to £502) whilst one of the major benefits, Thursday FoS tickets, has been removed. The value for money was always marginal but there's no way I can make the maths work now, I can find better uses for my £0.5K.
Or to put it in other words, "Having carefully considered all the options, I am left with no choice ..."
Or to put it in other words, "Having carefully considered all the options, I am left with no choice ..."
ecsrobin said:
No one can say an overcrowded grid walk is a benefit and I wish they’d stop them as it just interrupts the flow of the events.
Not related to membership, but one of the reasons for the grid walks is to "entertain the public" while the marshals and race officials get a break in the day. Often interesting seeing the other side of event delivery!Ed Moses said:
Not related to membership, but one of the reasons for the grid walks is to "entertain the public" while the marshals and race officials get a break in the day. Often interesting seeing the other side of event delivery!
I was aware of the reasoning but something like a track parade must allow Marshalls to have a break?ecsrobin said:
Ed Moses said:
Not related to membership, but one of the reasons for the grid walks is to "entertain the public" while the marshals and race officials get a break in the day. Often interesting seeing the other side of event delivery!
I was aware of the reasoning but something like a track parade must allow Marshalls to have a break?Ed Moses said:
ecsrobin said:
Ed Moses said:
Not related to membership, but one of the reasons for the grid walks is to "entertain the public" while the marshals and race officials get a break in the day. Often interesting seeing the other side of event delivery!
I was aware of the reasoning but something like a track parade must allow Marshalls to have a break?
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