The recent forum discussions on Class 2 have revealed further debate about Class restructure or maybe consolidation of classes. With the massive changes in vehicle technology in recent years is it time for us to be seriously considering a whole new structure of our classes? One of my particular concerns is that some classes (3, 7 and 9) are not attracting very good consistent entry numbers at AORC level and maybe there needs to be a consolidation of classes at that level. For instance could the AORC be consolidated by the amalgamation of Class 1 and 9, Class 2 is very well supported but not Class 3, should Class 3 still be recognised at that level. That does not stop a Class 3 competing in an AORC Round, especially if they are still recognised at the State Level and a State Round is incorporated as part of the National Round. Could Class 4 and Class 8 be combined at AORC level as a Modified 2 and 4 wheel drive Class and the Class 5 and 7 as a Standard 2 and 4 wheel drive Class. This way you would end up with 4 Classes at AORC level, all with good entry levels. Maybe you could take it further and have an "Open" Class or what some have dubbed a "Pro" Class (I hate that term) which will incorporate all those very high tech A Arm cars that are becoming the norm at AORC level now and leave the lower tech Class 1 and 9s there own Class. So you would end up with 5 Classes at AORC level and each is well supported and offers an opportunity for State Level guys in Class 1 and 9 to contest AORC Rounds and have a realistic chance of getting a good result without being lumped in with the $200,000 rocketships. I think the first question we need to debate though is that the current class structure which has served as well for a long time maybe now is outdated and we need a fresh approach to enable off road racing to develop further and prosper into the future. Lets get some constructive debate going on this.
i think that we need to lose the word class, to people outside the sport a buggy is a buggy we need to come up with better names, who knew that a commodore or a flacon was really a v8 supercar, it work for them
Yes 1887, that is another aspect i would like debated. I think we should try and ultimately get away from the Class Numbering Descriptions as to the general man in the street it is confusing and not immediately descriptive of the vehicles. As we develop our sport and it's classes into the future we need to make it all more instantly recognisable and something that the general public can ralate to. Put your creative thinking caps on people and let's see what we can come up with.
