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I help the BARC south ease centre committee (purely voluntarily) along with the rest of the members including Andy Ratcliffe. The staff at BARC HQ, like the BRSCC, are salaried. The idea about keeping the costs down with the Track and Race championship is because we base the entry fee on 25 starters (not 15). As it is a local championship it is easier for the volunteers to run and co-ordinate and there are less expenses involved. There is still the isue of circuit hire, insurance etc which varies a great deal depending on the chosen venue. At the moment the only way the T&R championship can run at Brands is to buy track time from another organising club.
With regard to costs of food and drink at Brands I think it relates to the general improvements in the catering outlet areas. In other words the place is cleaner and tidier but it costs more than at say, Lydden.
In summary the only item the BARC S/E can vary is the entry fee, but we are trying to increase the awards as more sponsors come on board for what is turning out to be a popular championship.
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