As a Texan, a MSR member and fairly active trackie, some counterpoints.
MSR now has indoor plumbing! The clubhouse is nearing completion and will be a nice facility.
TWS better? Faster, certainly, but worse runoff and not as technical, IMO. MSR's track is set to expand in the near future, so look for a longer course in 2002.
As for Texans not wanting to do Viper Days events, well I had an unavoidable conflict with last year's TWS date. That's my excuse and I am sticking with it!
I would have participated in the "finals" both years at my home track of MSR, but could not since I did not have the requisite participation at multiple events. Now I know the Mallett Vettes regularly participate and "earned" a right ot be at the finals, but I can say that I was miffed to be at my home track relegated to watching Vipers and Vettes drive at VIPER days. How about giving MSR members the right to participate automatically, even if it is the finals?
As for cost, well it is about twice the cost of any other track event I have attended for any other car club. You get more, but frankly I can do without the catered lunch and large guest fees and any other amenity except for track time and instruction. Add the significant cost to trailer cross-country to other events and I am afraid I just have to put Viper Days on my wish list unless it comes back to Texas.
Jes' bein' onery,
