(resending this to the Thicko list, as it may be too big to send with the
original rant attached)
Well, 8 days have come and gone, and not one "official" reply. only one from
a board member that wishes to keep his opinion private at this point. I
received about a half dozen responses from folks that are regular racers in
VSCDA, and an equal number from racers in other parts of the country that
monitor the Thicko list. While I find it odd that no board member has
replied to my mail, I guess I'm not surprised.
Let's be clear about this. I am opinionated, and not shy about expressing
those opinions. There are folks that think I'm the anti-Christ, and others
that think I'm right on. When it suits the club (according to certain
opinions) my contributions or ideas are welcomed or incorporated. Other
times, I'm treated as an aggravation at best. Other times, my opinions are
clearly treated as a threat. No matter what you think, this is my damn club
as much as it is yours.
I can draw a few conclusions about the non-reply, but for the time being.
I'll give you some positive ideas to consider. The "era correct" program
does nothing to truly encourage cars prepared to vintage spec. You have not
discouraged anyone from preparing cars to vintage spec. In fact, you have
legitimized incorrect cars. If you want era correct, then do something that
rewards the behavior.
If a driver shows up at a VSCDA race and passes tech identified as era
correct, give them a $100 discount on the next VSCDA race. Then you've
guaranteed continuing participation. Or, if after racing era correct for 3
races, their 4th race is free. Then, the following year, give era correct
cars more track time. Give them an extra session or two over a weekend, or a
feature race. Then there is "value" to someone that shows up era correct.
WST
Wm. Severin Thompson
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