[Richard Grant]

Gas prices are affecting the car count at the races. We are seeing more local cars and fewer races willing to travel very far from their home. However, according to my figures the increased cost are not that much and we only get one chance to race. There are only six races in Div. 4 now so you can't miss if you want to finish very high in the points.
Another factor affecting car counts is the constant increase in gate fees. It piles up the cost very quickly. It is probably a good thing that car counts are down, maybe they will second think their cost increases, though I doubt it.