[Fot] Sad news from Road America

[BillDentin at aol.com]

In a message dated 09/22/2008 10:27:52 PM Central Daylight Time, 
GSFuqua1 at aol.com writes:


> It is NOT my intention to be contentious or argumentative but I race with a 
> lot of people too and many of them feel the same as I do.  No, it isn't a 
> parade but is sure isn't worth dying for either.  On the other hand if I were 
> to go out that way it wouldn't hurt my feelings one little bit.  At least I 
> would be with some of my very best friends and doing something I have come to 
> love.
> 

Good for you Gary.  All good points.

As a point of reference, let me add some info to my use of 'high speed 
parade'.  It is a variation of a quote from Bob Tullius, who as Honorary Grand 
Marshall at an early ELVF, was asked what he thought about 'vintage racing'.  He 
stepped on our toes and said something to the effect of...I don't think you 
should do it, and if you do, it should be more like a 'high speed parade' instead 
of real racing.  Kind of hurt our feelings when he said it, but clearly he was 
influenced by his background, the risk involved, and safety issues.  In the 
same question and answer period he was asked his favorite circuit after running 
at so many venues.  I was surprised he said, "Brainerd".  When asked why, 
again safety was the issue.  He said, "Brainerd, while fast, is safe and 
forgiving."

Bill Dentinger



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