In a message dated 8/25/2007 3:49:34 PM Pacific Standard Time,
David.Freiburger@primedia.com writes:
Also, to Dan's point, the SCTA is the only sanctioning body I know of that
does not require a physical exam. NHRA requires it for a 9-second license
(130ish mph) and SCCA demands it for anything other than playing around at
open-track days. Getting a physical is a PITA. I bet if SCTA required it,
then
the problem of long lines would be self-solving.
I've thought about Dan's question all day. As David points out above all
major forms of motorsports require a physical, how bad do you want to race? As
a
300+ lb guy I understand how hard it is to do a bailout as I certainly was
not graceful in my exit test but I could get out in less than 20 seconds if I
had to, but as I was driving the car I wondered... could I do it if I was
breathing smoke, and couldn't see not to mention getting stopped from 275+
mph?
Land speed racing is supposed to be fun yes but the safety issues need to be
considered for the good of the sport. I wouldn't want anyone to not get the
chance to enjoy running at the salt but we must protect the organization.
Lastly I'm sure it would slim down the troops
Mike LeFevers
Lucky 2 club member
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