John
As far as I know there is a 300mph chapter.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "landspeedracer" <landspeedracer@msn.com>
To: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>; "DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>;
<RTMACK@concentric.net>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: LSR HISTORY
> 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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