And are not on the mailing list:

There's a discussion of the classes used at autocrosses currently occurring on the list. The person who started the thread is basically requesting a reduction, or even elimination, of the PAX classes, forcing more people to run in the "open" classes, encouraging competition between drivers in similar cars. This was asked on the mailing list:

I think we can all agree that the PAX system is not perfect but the subscription levels of the Spokes Tire and Novice classes seem to indicate that people enjoy running them. I'll pick on Novice since that was a huge class last Sunday. Getting rid of Novice would certainly cause all of the other "real" classes to grow and become more competitive. Or keeping Novice but reducing the number of events that you're eligible to run Novice from six in a season to one could have a similar effect. So, the question goes out to all the folks that run Novice class: what do you think? Is there a competitive spirit in Novice or do you just run there because it exists?

So, those of you running in Novice at Spokes events (ivo and moonwick), and those of you in Tire, as well: What do you think? Would the Novices keep coming if you had to move to Tire or your open class after your first event or two? Would those of you in Tire keep coming if you had to run in your open class, against people on racing tires?