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From: Joe Amo <jkamo@rapidnet.com>
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2001 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: Maxton Motorcycle engine class question
> I like being able to race against a variety of configurations, and think the
> SCTA has a nice way of doing it by keeping the 2 and 4 strokes together.
> I mean we can't make a class separation for everything if there is a
> potential suspected difference, do we need a rider weight class designation,
> or girth designation?
> Even pushrod and overhead cammers used to be together, and many found NO
> problem setting records that still stand with the pushrods. Look at Dave
> Matsons records (set with a Vincent motor) they were set in the generic
> body/frame/displacement class, he didn't enter pushrod. I mean you just
> find a way to do it. In line fours might have a hp advantange, but what
> about the narrowness of the V-twin (an aero advantage), and the way a V-twin
> puts down power pulses (a traction advantage).
>
>Joe
Guys,
I did not want to get sucked into this and you can read my previous reply
to Jim Dincau. It sure seems to me that there may be more of an interest in
trying to cover a bunch of "good ole boys" from the "good ole days"
records, than a fair , even application of the rules. If other sactions were
as steeped in tradition , they would probably want to cover the asses of
their friends too.
You cannot avoid change forever. Look at the stink raised by car guys
over modern electronic engine management systems and the old carb and points
mechanical systems. Were you the same people crying foul then ? What about
the proposed classes for older body styles of cars vs the newer sleeker
bodies ? Are not these examples of the potential suspected differences you
cite ? It is admirable that you want to preserve that part of the S.C.T.A
history, but that does not mean it is a logical or a fair application of
rules.
Using the logic you provide, flatheads should race OHV engines and find a
way of beating the inherent advantages of the design.
I am not trying to start the next "web war" here , but at a time when
you see references to where are we going to get the next generation of
racers , your closed minded approach to technology , fairness and common
sense in the guise of "Well....we've always done it this away" will scare
them away. People will always want to come to the salt at least once, but to
keep them coming back and carry on the tradition, you eventually have to
embrace change , and apply the rules evenly and fairly.
Again I do not want to insult anyone, but if you fail to grasp the
design advantages of a two stroke engine over a similar design four stroke ,
you are either a moron, or need to increase your knowledge on the subject. I
would be happy to discuss the differences with you if it would help.
Sincerly
Dale Thomas
[This message delayed, as it needed manual intervention by the list
administrator. Just another person who has their mailer set to just
automatically include everything in the reply. mjb.]
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