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Having marshaled rallycross for over 20 years I would like to add my own thoughts. Having seen rallycross in winter and summer, I believe summer is far preferable for the following reasons:-
1. Tracks are faster in summer (no mud baths slowing the cars down) so better TV spectacle.
2. Sponsors - better TV coverage for sponsors (I can recall many occasions when it was hard to know which car was which in the mud - let alone see any sponsors livery).
3. Less unavoidable accidents (cars are harder to control in mud).
4. More spectators - as has been said the winter months will reduce casual spectotor numbers.
5. Better "feel good" factor - watching racing on TV is more appealing when the grass is green, the sky blue, etc on a warm summers day.
6. Less competition from football and rugby.
7. More daylight hours to run races - better value for drivers and spectators.
I don't expect everyone to agree though!
P.S. See you all at Lydden August Bank Holiday Monday.
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