The Queens Birthday weekend is again a memory, we have had two very successful events contested at the same time. One, if you believe the hype, the biggest & best in the country. The other a state round with no prize money in a very small country town. The Finke attracted 66 entries, Sea Lake 76.
Why does a state round in Victoria attract attract cars from as far away as Queensland. Is Sea Lake simply more attractive based on cost alone? Looking at the vehicles entered it is clear that the events attract very different cars. Is it too simplistic to say this is a clear example of the hav's & the have not's.
I don't want this to be a mud sling at either event, let us just let AORCom know why we are attracted to one event over another. Be honest but not over critical.
i have just got back to queensland from sealake where once again i had a magnificent weekend the whole town gets behind the event and makes you feel special from the officials to the shop owners. Scruteneering with the cars on display and kids rides and fireworks also adds to the feel of the event. The cars that compete whilst quick are usually budgeted from $5000.00 to $60000.00 which gives every competitor a chance at outright or class wins (the first 3 cars across the line were all about 15 years old). The entry fee is $320.00 and the track is fantastic to race and close to town.
Doing the sums i personnally have not got the budget or ability to race finke.
Both are good races to take part in and be a part of! But there is only one long weekend in June,so as racers, its a choice we have to make. I think we are very lucky to have 2 great races that are self sufficient in thier own right
