In the grand scheme of things, it may not seem especially important whether a particular club racing series attracts 22 or 23 cars for a race. Both are perfectly reasonable entries and anyone watching is hardly going to notice the one missing car between the two. But, to the organising clubs, it most definitely does make a difference. At a time of rising costs across a wide range of areas, every extra driver on the grid is a chance to negate those price rises and could be crucial in determining whether a surplus can be made at the end of the year.
“It can make a big swing in club finances just a small percentage [decrease in entries] across the board, especially when we’re facing rising costs, not just in terms of venues but inflation in lots of other areas from medical services just to fuel and accommodation,” says 750 Motor Club competitions secretary Giles Groombridge.
