Guideline 1
About the Manual
As we head into a new millenium, motor sport faces many challenges - environmental pressures; increasing costs of competition; difficulties in obtaining venues - to name but a few. Perhaps the greatest challenge , however, comes from other organised activities, which through good organisation and promotion offer people attractive and agreeable ways in which to spend their leisure time. Changing social patterns are also affecting our sport -as an example, many clubs used to meet to watch an annual motor sport film supplied by one of the oil companies; hardly necessary today with the amount of sport on TV. As a result of the challenges and changes, motor clubs need to be well organised and lively if they are to attract people who have so many other things competing for their precious leisure time.

   It is hoped that this second edition of this Manual will be of help in providing practical information which should make running a club easier and in stimulating ideas as to how to attract new members and to make sure that the images and profile of motor sport in your community are well preceived.

   These Guidelines have been prepared by experienced people in the various fields covered but we do not claim this to be definative "know it all" manual; therefore, any suggestions or corrections which you may wish to make would be very welcome, as these can be incorporated in future Guidelines which may be prepared as the sport evolves and periodic updates are made.

   With very best wishes for the success of your club in the future.

JOHN R. QUENBY

(fdrmer) CHIEF EXECUTIVE (in 1998), MSA

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