I went to Atlanta to compete in the Pro Am and recieved my invite to Phoenix. 

I spoke to each driver and only 3 actually plan on going to Phoenix if they recieved an invite.  Only two of the three got the invite.

I spoke to Formula D to tell them about how cost prohibited it is of East Coast privateers having to travel cross country to only compete in East Coast FD events (Atlanta and Wall.)   Several different proposals were given but nothing was formally accepted however, it was mentioned that they may host it at VIR again this year.

One of their reasons to make the finals in Phoenix was to help the privateer as there should be sponsors there.  Unless something has changed with this event compared to the past Pro Am finals then there will be no sponsors.  Look at the Pro Am web site, there isn't a single sponsor listed.

I went to the first Pro Am and recieved my FD license.  I wasn't able to retain it due to mechanical problems.  Having to go back to the Pro Am is dissapointing but understandable however, having to go to Phoenix to compete at Atlanta and Wall just doesn't make sense.

Last year 10 people were awarded licenses from the East Coast Pro Am.  Only 2 people signed up for Long Beach and 4 people signed up for Atlanta.

FD needs to reconsider its Pro Am series to make it feasible to all.  At this point it is hurting the privateer more than helping them.