Let's not forget James Drake in organizing the rally-xs as well.  

As for Barrie - only speculation here as I was not in attendance at the one event held there.  I seem to recall discussion about how Burnt River had much more long term potential then the Barrie track.  Things I remember hearing was there there were more couse layout options and the ground was much harder (something Bancroft rallyx participants often yearn for).  The Burnt River people also seem very keen to work with us rally folk.  

As for the Fred speculation - I beleive Fred had a hand in finding both the Barrie and Burnt River courses.  I give the organizers credit in not shunning a particular course over another because of who found it.  

Having more organizers from different clubs (like KWRC/PMSC/SPDA etc...) will definately be a good thing and may make things easier to run more events at multiple venues.   If you go look at the RSO  meeting minutes for April 2007 (www.rallysport.on.ca), you'll see that RSO is working on developing a bigger rally-x series working with multiple clubs of which Ross Wood would be the series coordinator.

There is no way I can make it to all of them... I'll be enjoying the beautiful Prussian girls in July!

Have you guys considered counting only '3 best' events for the championship?