Getting reasonable insurance cover and other rising costs have also been a big issue over in Ireland. There has been some progress in a recent meeting between competitors and Motorsport Ireland (see link) but many Irish events and the sport in general remain in a very precarious position.

"even if the cost of entry fees drop next year or the year after, it will be too late as some competitors are beginning to sell their cars and are quitting the sport."

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/o...ux-450931.html