I would like to recognize an individual at the BUB meet who demonstrated
the spirit of sportsmanship that exists in the Land Speed community.
The long course starting line had a half dozen streamliners of all sizes
ready to launch after waiting a full day due to wind and rain. The
starter was having a tough time getting them all lined up in order and
launched. Salt gremlins were present and minor mechanical problems
were slowing progress. This rider stepped off his bike which was in
competition for an FIM record and some $10,000 in possible prize money
and helped the starter get things organized and the liners pushed off.
In one instance this individual grabbed the starter who was looking in
another direction after launching a liner and pulled him out of the way
of a possible collision. After qualifying, going through impound and
staging at the 9 mile return starting line the winds came up holding him
at that position. The rider told the starter that the winds did not
bother him but when informed that the cross winds were above event
safety maximum (blowing at 20-25 mph) the rider said he understood and
waited patiently. When the day was finally called at 6:45 pm for the
continuing winds this rider went down the course with the starter and
helped pull the flags down for the night. This rider missed top sit on
bike speed and $5,000 by 2 tenths of a mile per hour; at the awards
ceremony he just smiled and shrugged his shoulders. Thank you John Noonan
Rex Svoboda
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