Novice Class:
I also support letting drivers run as novices in their first season if they choose. I'm not sure about a year-end novice 'champion' award though, as we have it today (participation for the most part, along with quick studies who are driving fast cars). I think there would be good stimulation to recognize when novices are getting better, but don't have any concrete ideas towards that end right now. Rachel was glad she ran as a novice this year (even though some parts of her driving profile doesn't fit a new person, i.e. she's already driving a autox-classed & prepped car). She said that it allowed her to get exposed to it before having to compete with more experienced people. Also, she got extra help from others (Mark, Dean, John and Patty, etc.) to ride with her, and give her feedback, which I'd like to see more novices take advantage of.
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