Split qual for Laguna

[dave FF 50-aka "Harm"]

Guys
Words from Peter on the state of the group in an email to the FF/CFs:

""Folks A few points:
1. The proMazda’s are joining our regional schedule for three events, one down and two to go. And the switch of the split qualifying for group 4 to group 2 is planned only for the next race at Laguna to see if it significantly helps that group as they are at the max count when the proMazdas are there. I have been assured that it will come back to group 4 assuming we have enough entries to justify it.
2. At the last race there were 9 FV’s there and with a full length qualifying session I don’t see this as a particularly awful situation. Holy smokes, just look at what most of the other run groups regularly face for qualifying.
3. We must find some way to build our FF/CF numbers back up to 30 entries. Right now the opposite is happening and I don’t think there is anything in the weekend schedule or the season schedule that accounts for the current shrinkage in the numbers. Any suggestions, any at all, on how to boost our class would be appreciated.

Peter""

Peter mentions building up the Fords, but we also need to get the Vee count up. If we have 40+ Fords & Vees, we will be safe from combining. With a low Vee count, the Vees will also lose the Feature Race. That would be a real bummer.
dave

[dave FF 50-aka "Harm"]

Update:

Driver's meeting Group 4, Saturday 12:05. We still have our split Qual, but for how much longer??
We have a slight change on the split start, F5 is with the Fords, like Sears. Revised schedule 4-14-08.

Also, please try to find Bruce or me for gas card donations. I will try passing the hat during the driver's meeting. BRING CASH!! A loose rule of thumb is $10 per event. We give out five $50 gas cards per event ($250 total). The big spenders buy a weekend. For the workers, donating their time so we can play, a little help with the fuel bill when gas is $4/gal sure helps.
dave

[dave FF 50-aka "Harm"]

Entry list out--very low entry numbers for all groups: Grp 3 has ten--10!! entries, "only" 47 Miatas in Grp 7. Grp 4 has 27. I know there are a few missing who will be there, but CF 8, F5 1, FF 6, FV 12 is not many racers. And this is Laguna, a world class sand pit, oops, I mean track.
dave

[Bruce]

I got word that turn 3 is the place to be if you need space. They are going to try and hold space.

[Bruce]

Turn 3 seems to occupied this weekend, so with the help of the Olinger's they were able to get the old Vee county for our use.