The thing with the DB type stuff, and it is something I disagree with the ST guys on is those type of racers typically want all the benefits of some well run, well polished full benefit race series, but don't want to share in the cost of it. The crew and trailers and trucks, and all the markers and equipment don't come for free, or even all that cheap.
Could Todd do better? Sure, everyone could. Brian could have done better, Pat could have done better, and so on down the line. The thing to remember is that crew is paid, at least Brian's was. Paid, lodged and fed. The trucks, trailers, sleds, etc. all have a cost. I'd bet they are there for 4 or 5 days including race days setting up, tearing down, etc. I know the USXC guys were.
I don't want to shit on others ideas, but when you scratch down a bit, some of the stuff ideas fall a bit short.
All I can say is go on the Facespace, here, or go to a race or two and ask questions. IMO, I think XC is far and away the most open and least click-y of snowmobile racing. The one lunger stuff is the same way.
I know some racers who will tell you to go look at their sled and write down their clutching. At the end of the day, you still have to out-ride them.
You show up, pay your entry fee and a barcode timing sticker if it is your first race and off you go. No ISR stuff, much more relaxed, I'm fairly certain event insurance only.
I don't agree.
I have to get a license for each sanction and class I race under. 4 sanctions, 2 classes in 3 of them for a total of 7 licenses.
I'm technically supposed to have a set of contingency sponsor decals on each car, a decal displaying my weight and motor selection, shit on my driver's suit, stamped parts for specific sanctions, tires for classes and sanctions, different drivetrains for series, etc.
My safety gear alone (helmet, firesuit, underwear, shoes, gloves, HANS, belts, seat, onboard fire suppression, etc.) costs more then most new snowmobiles do. You can certainly do it different then how I do and stick to 1 sanction and a few tracks, a used quality seat, suit, etc and do it for far cheaper, but you get the point.
To get into racing COR, I think it is easier. You don't have to go hunt down or tape up a helmet to meet 75% orange, in reality your sled only needs a working tether, brakelight, and headlight, you can snag a $20 hunting vest from Wally and some duct tape numbers.
Sure, you get to deal with the various fees and licenses and whatnot, but seriously, you can go run that Jag Z in the trail or classics class at Park Rapids in the woods and have a blast riding those trails as fast as you dare go. There used to be a guy who would show up to only PR with a Phazer, like 60 years old, and go rip the hell out of it. Only race he'd do every year.
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