Hey John I hear you-but why then was a certain Vette allowed to run C/GT with
virtually NO safety equipment at the Maxton May meet and it's record allowed to
stand.I "ran up" in C/GT at the meet with my $1,000 fire
suit/helmet/gloves/boots and roll cage/dual fire system/etc.If were going to
talk the talk let's walk the walk.And yes I was a little pi--ed.
Tim Schoeny
John Beckett wrote:
> List
>
> This is an interesting situation and needs more discussion. We (LSR) are
> trying to get more (new and/or younger) people involved in the sport (with
> quality equipment) and as I understand it the 130/150 Club was implemented
> to attract them.
>
> It's absolutely amazing how many people call me at the ECTA and want to know
> about running their "1999 SpeedSport Whatever" at 200 MPH without roll
> cage/bars, fire system, fire suit, etc. "I just want to try it out and see
> what it will do". Obviously they have the money to go fast, or they wouldn't
> have the "SpeedSport Whatever", but I guess it's just a lark for them
> without any serious commitment. But if they could run how many would be
> hooked?? To big a risk to find out? I don't know what the answer is??? Can't
> shy away from safety rules.
>
> The bike guys seem to be the most active new members back east. Of course
> all they need is the bike, riding leathers and helmet. Much cheaper
> investment than a car so more come out to give it a try. The average guy can
> walk into most any Motorcycle Dealership and walk out with 200 MPH scooter
> today.
>
> ECTA is trying a new 'Street Class' this year. Simply put it has to be
> street legal, tags, insurance, mufflers etc., with proper safety equipment
> for the speed levels run. Seems to have drawn interest from those who don't
> fit or don't understand the /PRO, /GC or /ALT rules. Time will tell.
>
> John Beckett, ECTA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Van Scoy" <edvs@uswest.net>
> To: "Jonathan Amo" <webmaster@landracing.com>
> Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2000 11:21 PM
> Subject: Re: WOS 150mph club
>
> > Jon,
> > I try to push this program with my road racing cronys, but they think 150
> > mph is too slow! Little do they know the problems involved in going fast
> on
> > salt. In 1993, the first year I took my street car up there, the best I
> > could get out of it was 141 mph, yet, it had run 180 mph in the Silver
> State
> > race 2 days before! (yes it was down hill) In 1994 (yeah, I know the
> program
> > says 1995, but who cares) I brought the Vette I am now racing to run the
> 150
> > Club. It was street-legal & licensed , and was originally built to run the
> > Unlimited Class in the Silver State races. I ran 159 first pass & had so
> > much fun I promptly forgot about using it for road racing & went back to a
> > stock (?) ZR-1 for Silver State. I still try to promote it because I
> think
> > it is a great entry door to this sport. USFRA is a bit gun-shy about this
> > program (and I don't blame them) as one idiot can screw up and spoil the
> > whole deal for all of us. Yes, you CAN crash at 150 MPH with disasterous
> > results, contrary to the thinking of those who have never driven on salt.
> > If I was USFRA, I would keep the program, as I see it as a great promotion
> > tool, but I would change the rules to make it mandatory to make the 130
> Club
> > before turning a driver loose on the salt at up to 159.999 mph, per
> current
> > rules. Just my .02 worth..............................
> > Ed
> >
> > Jonathan Amo wrote:
> >
> > > List,
> > >
> > > For those of you who run during WOS. How come we only have 10 members in
> > > the 150 mph club. Seems that most of us can be in the club, why not be
> > > in there. I know alot of people run faster than that, but its still in a
> > > honor to be in the club.
> > > If bike runs well during WOS and we make it there, I would be more than
> > > happy to join the club members of Ed Van Scoy and Ron Christenson in
> > > this club, and run the bike.
> > > Any comments on this?
> > >
> > > Jonathan Amo
> > > www.landracing.com
> >
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