Re: LSR HISTORY

["landspeedracer" <landspeedracer@msn.com>]

Hey Guys

There are pros and cons to everything. And I sure have had my some
disappointments over some of the things the Two Club has done in the past.
Were not affiliated with the SCTA, but I bet 99% are SCTA/BNI members. Now
keep in mind some honest logistical problems we have. Like there isn't any
room for any more people at the Stateline banquet. Therefore new deceased
members are always welcome, although they are sometimes light on the dues
payment.

All joking aside it is a real problem. In the 50's and 60's it was much more
difficult to get in the club then it is today. Heck everything about
Bonneville was more difficult than it is today. Think we have something like
30 new members this year alone. And I believe the membership has grown about
30% to 40% since '92 when I became a member. Guys, I don't know what the
answer is but we need to come up with something. Maybe more focus on the 300
MPH Club or a separate deal for those guys.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
To: "DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>; <RTMACK@concentric.net>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: LSR HISTORY


> Hey Larry ...  all seriousness aside...
>
> Seagraves was in fact the fastest man alive at one point...  But there are
> many others that have gone past 200mph and set records outside the Salt
> Flats...
>
> It's also my understanding that the club isn't affiliated with the SCTA or
> USFRA... it's just something that some publicity folks put together to
> acknowledge the accomplishments of racers at Bonneville....  Over the
years
> it's changed and like you I've heard several stories about the Politics'
> associated with some of the less appreciated changes.... some made JUST to
> put this person or that in the Club.  I think there are some other stories
> out there about Folks NOT getting into the club for one reason or another
> who are truly deserving.
>
> In recent years the Minimums have been a real source of contention... it's
> like the folks got into the club and pulled the welcome matt up behind
> them...   BUT Tom Bryant spent some time educating me as well as Larry
Volk
> on Why they were required as a result of blending records and after I got
> the whole Picture from them I was much more comfortable with the question
> of Minimums....
>
> Just like the SCTA I think they try and do the best they can with the
> volunteers they have available.... no one is getting rich doing this....
> the Club is there as a goal for those of us that chose to try for it....
> but I don't think it's a mandatory part of gaining the respect of your
> peers.... Guys like Bob and Kurt Giavoni (sp) who run vintage 4's may
never
> get there but... they damn sure have my respect.  Or like your Goal of
> having the Fastest Sunbeam on the Planet EVER... that's cool stuff.
>
> Keith ( course it's going to be my luck that Kurt or Bob are both in the
> Club )( and why can't you guys have names I can spell.... ya know Like
> Bubba..or. Boo Droo?)

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