Re: 2023 Tucson Regional
I beg to disagree Mike.
I have yet to understand why there should be competition between NCRS and Bloomington Gold. Both organizations have the same goals -- to identify superior Corvettes, and identify skilled judges and judging opportunities to build those skills. NCRS has recently grown to provide more technical information and judge's training, but at one time Bloomington Gold provided those as well. Even today Bloomington Gold provides judging opportunities and learning experience for those interested in cars newer than early C6s that NCRS doesn't yet provide.
I know it is easy to say, but both organizations should not be in competition with each other because over the years there has been a symbiotic relationship between the two. Both organizations can be good for the "hobby" (such as it is now days) and good for each other.
BTW: I am not so naive as to believe my attitude is not unpopular. That doesn't stop me from trying anyway. I am old enough to know that both organizations started at the same time and use many of the same people to achieve the same goals. In fact NCRS has taken many ideas from Bloomington Gold.
Before I hear about profit and non-profit you should understand that these are IRS designations and have nothing to do with whether there is a profit or not. And if you think the pittance the Bloomington Gold judges get paid corrupts them you have a very low opinion of your fellow man/women. Technically that payment is reimbursement for a nights stay in a motel, but that was set around a decade ago and now days is closer to half of a nights stay.
In sum: I don't think the decision to attend one event or the other should be seen as having anything to do with loyalties. As Brian said below geography and ones goals with their car should have more to do with where one goes, although recent NCRS political events may also be a factor for some people (even though they shouldn't be.). We should all be able to rise above these emotions and be the best we can be for the good of both organizations. What helps one organization helps the other and is good for the Corvette community. I will quote again one of my favorite expressions: A rising tide lifts all ships.
Originally posted by Michael Johnson (49879)
I have yet to understand why there should be competition between NCRS and Bloomington Gold. Both organizations have the same goals -- to identify superior Corvettes, and identify skilled judges and judging opportunities to build those skills. NCRS has recently grown to provide more technical information and judge's training, but at one time Bloomington Gold provided those as well. Even today Bloomington Gold provides judging opportunities and learning experience for those interested in cars newer than early C6s that NCRS doesn't yet provide.
I know it is easy to say, but both organizations should not be in competition with each other because over the years there has been a symbiotic relationship between the two. Both organizations can be good for the "hobby" (such as it is now days) and good for each other.
BTW: I am not so naive as to believe my attitude is not unpopular. That doesn't stop me from trying anyway. I am old enough to know that both organizations started at the same time and use many of the same people to achieve the same goals. In fact NCRS has taken many ideas from Bloomington Gold.
Before I hear about profit and non-profit you should understand that these are IRS designations and have nothing to do with whether there is a profit or not. And if you think the pittance the Bloomington Gold judges get paid corrupts them you have a very low opinion of your fellow man/women. Technically that payment is reimbursement for a nights stay in a motel, but that was set around a decade ago and now days is closer to half of a nights stay.
In sum: I don't think the decision to attend one event or the other should be seen as having anything to do with loyalties. As Brian said below geography and ones goals with their car should have more to do with where one goes, although recent NCRS political events may also be a factor for some people (even though they shouldn't be.). We should all be able to rise above these emotions and be the best we can be for the good of both organizations. What helps one organization helps the other and is good for the Corvette community. I will quote again one of my favorite expressions: A rising tide lifts all ships.
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