Your point is well taken Tom. Now we really need to add a course and
if using a wireless timing system is what is needed then we need to
do it. All the other "roadblocks" can be handled as well. Not enough
imagination out there yet. We should try to think positively about this.
There are more than enough excuses for not improving the performance
of the race. Let's explore a methodology to improve it and then build
a plan to accomplish it.
Skip
At 12:19 PM 10/13/2006, Tom Bryant wrote:
>Skip & all,
>
>>>Lets created a special starting line lane for cars that the driver
>needs an unlimited drivers lisc. and car have run over 300:>>
>
>I think this discussion is good, so don't take what I have to say in
>the wrong light. It is just my opinion...
>
>I have to disagree with singling out cars of any flavor for special
>treatment.. It all sounds good on the surface, however, all entries
>pay the same fees, whether they run 100 mph or 400 mph. They should
>get equal treatment. I suspect that a 150 mph roadster is more
>affected by the wind than a 300 mph streamliner and definitely more
>difficult to drive. One thing that has always disturbed me about
>this sport is that the primary thing looked at is speed. Rarely does
>a car with slower speeds get the credit for their accomplishments. I
>understand why this is, but it somehow doesn't seem fair.
>
>Over the years, I have worked my way from the 130s to near 250 mph
>at Bonneville. If I live long enough I may even reach 300 mph, but
>the only preference I, or others that I am aware of, have received
>is that as officials, occasionally we were allowed to go to the
>front of the line because they are working to put on the meet and
>were not able to line up with the others. That is how it ought to remain!
>
>Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/FCC
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