In addition to trying to solve some of the problems we had last year, the new ruleset also addresses issues and circmustances which (thankfully) did not come up last year - but most certainly will if we keep holding this event.Originally Posted by polar x
The first year was just all about fun, and nobody got very excitable. Last year we (perhaps mistakenly) added a cash purse - and everybody got all serious and cranky. Our ruleset and staffing last year was NOT prepared for that change in mindset / perspective from our racers. Lesson learned.
This year, expecting that the participation will be strong, and the competition fierce - it only made sense to step up our rules (and enforcement) and get the word out as early as humanly possible.
We're already promoting the event (in February as opposed to May last year...) and hope that by having a firm and published structure and ruleset - competitiors will be confident in making the committment to participate in 2012.