I am trying to be an active member.
I've never attended an MCA event without being a member.
As a member of MCA my cost to register for the Grand National in Mustang OK was $50
I'm still a member and my cost if I choose to register for the Beaumont TX National is $75.
I really don't care if you call it an "early" or "member" or the discount because I have 30lbs of air in my front left tire, the bottom line is that the net result is a 50% increase - Pretty simple question - WHY?
Is your venue costing you too much?
Are you not generating enough revenue from sponsors/venders, etc?
Are too much of the funds going to the club/charity/MCA?
I don't know the answer, but something/someone/somegroup has decided that I need to pay 50% more to participate.
I don't think it's wrong to ask why.

Thanks, Jimmy Austin