How are the numbers going, have you had many last minute entries?
 
If an additional 10x people don't commit, would anybody been willing to front an additional $265ea ($610x10/23) to ensure WPC17 goes ahead?

fredhoon
How are the numbers going, have you had many last minute entries?
 
If an additional 10x people don't commit, would anybody been willing to front an additional $265ea ($610x10/23) to ensure WPC17 goes ahead?

I'd be happy to, I actually suggested the same idea to Peter last week...

I've been looking forward to this event for a good while now, but another $265 would see me out.
As another possibility, could we (?) chase some sponsors? This has been done at some other similar events I've been to. Is there a Toyota/MR2 specialist out there who would like naming rights and/or windscreen decals advertising their business? A tuning company? Tyre supplier?
I'd be happy to support a sponsor in preference to other companies who are not involved.
It would be a great shame to have this not go ahead - it sounds like people are very excited about it.
-Maudy

It'd be fairly unrealistic to expect people to separate with nearly an additional $300 on top of the initial entry fee.

I figure that there will be enough late entries for the people who put up the additional $$ to be refunded after the event. It would basically spread the risk over multiple people....

fredhoon
If an additional 10x people don't commit, would anybody been willing to front an additional $265ea ($610x10/23) to ensure WPC17 goes ahead?

I'm not prepared to pay any more than what I have already

Lukeae71
It'd be fairly unrealistic to expect people to separate with nearly an additional $300 on top of the initial entry fee.

Maybe the paid up drivers could be asked to add the extra with the understanding that when (and they will) the people who haven't been able to front up the entry fees for the MR2 WPC can that the extra money gets given back.
 
It really is a great weekend, it's the best way to enjoy your cars and your own capabilities in a relatively safe and totally legal way. There's no point in having great dyno figures and spending a fortune and brakes etc if all you want to do is engage in hard parking and talk it up. 
 
Don't let the event die!

Thanks Rick and Tim for the funding suggestions but I don't think it is reasonabe to seek additional payments from participants for the event. While the Challenge represents good value for money at its present price, that value would certainly fade away with any substantial cost increase.  I am quietly confident that the required numbers will be reached within the next few days and the event will go ahead as planned. I have a lot of people who have assured me that they will definitely be there but, as usual, are just dragging the chain with registrations. Nothing new in this world.
 
Have also done a little successul negotiating on some costs which will defnitely help the situation.
 
In addition there are a few kind souls who are willing to provide a "working bee" arrangement to help some of you get your cars into condition for the event.
 
Still 74 days to go
 
If you have friends who may be interested, try your sales and marketing skills on them. You know what a fun event it is. See how well you can sell it. Look forward to seeing you all there.

DEFINITELY GOING AHEAD
 
Entries November 3 - Looking much healthier and close enough that we are prepared to take a punt on registrations from many of those who are still considering participation. Trimming a few costs to make ends meet and final details will depend on final numbers. Might have to cut the lobster and oysers from the BBQ and settle for sausages. Ditch the Rolex watch trophies in favour of something a little less extravagant but all the track components and related extras will remain.
 
Eddie Piekar - SW20
Rob Knox - SW20
Doug Cooper - SW20
Roger Hayter - SW20
Peter Garrad - SW20
Mike Bonfield - AW11
Rob Chestnut - AW11
Aaron Knight - SW20
Alex Berlee - SW20
Jim Dimitriou - AW11
Jon Dimitriou - Nissan 370Z
Glenn Slender - SW20
Eric Manderson - SW20
Rick Plane - SW20
Patrick Cullinane - SW20
Frank Massa - Falcon XR6 Turbo
Ian Maud - AW11
David Woody - Holden Torana XU1 V8
Travis Webb - BMW E30 Beams
Tim Zemek - AW11
Nathan Notley - AW11
Stephen Notley - AW11
Ben Pinkstone - SW20
Srephen Marlin - Evo 9RS
Matthew Jay = Subaru WRX
David Morris - SW20
Dean Baldry - Skyline R32
Steven Wei - SW20
Travis Green - SW20
Ben Hayhow - SW20

 
Lots of expressions of interest still out there so get your registration in and secure your spot.
 
If it makes payment easier, entrants can pay by instalments. (First instalment $200, then minimum subsequent instalments of $100)
 
DEPOSIT AT THIS STAGE SECURES YOU A GARAGE and preference in booking some professional driver training. Final payments have to be made by 31 December 2016
 
To register, download the entry form HERE, fill in all fields and submit it via the "submit by email" button.
If you have difficulties with the form, please let us know via this thread or the event email mr2wpc@iinet.com.au