[WPTA] How Fast is Too Fast?

[Ron Shirey]

I agree with George Carlin when driving on Rt. 28, however…I believe there
are some tracks available in our Tri-State area to provide faster driving
if so desired.  There are a lot more vehicles on the road today then when I
bought my first Triumph TR3B. (Circa 1963).  With the many Fracking wells
going, who knows how many trucks and heavy equipment there could be on back
roads today?

Safe driving to all,

Ron S
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On Wed, Oct 4, 2023 at 9:38 AM JIM UNDERWOOD via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Haven't been on many of these lately but we did decide to do Ken's run
> this past weekend.   Great job Ken.  Guess I'm just old but anymore I enjoy
> the destination a lot more than the driving.  I think many of us like to
> think of these cars as great handling sportscars in the manner of a vintage
> racer.  In reality, my minivan probably handles and stops better than your
> average LBC.  I can see the liability issue.  Things are just different
> today.  When I first joined, the club bought a keg of beer for all the
> meetings.  That obviously had to change.   On a lighter note.......The late
> great George Carlin once said.  "While driving, did you ever notice that
> anyone going slower than you is an asshole but anyone going faster is a
> maniac ! "  LOL.
>
> On 10/02/2023 5:19 PM EDT Gerald Van Vlack via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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>
> I have to say I agree. Club liability is at risk if an unfortunate event
> should occur being as how it's a club sponsered event. I used to like
> driving fast but I don't trust myself as much as I once did. I really don't
> trust oncoming traffic at all. Too much to lose.
> JVV
>
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> *From:* Wpta <wpta-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of EDWARD WOODS via
> Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Monday, October 2, 2023 1:36 PM
> *To:* Ross, Lawrence <LawrenceRoss at allstate.com>; Ross, Lawrence via Wpta
> <wpta at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [WPTA] How Fast is Too Fast?
>
> Too fast on an official WPTA event is anything over the posted speed
> limit. Period.
>
> On 10/02/2023 9:44 AM EDT Ross, Lawrence via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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> *How Fast is Too Fast?*
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> As the “unofficial” Risk Manager of the WPTA (and leader of the Wolfpack),
> we have had a pristine record over the past 23 years that I have been
> involved with the Club.
>
>
>
> So, my question of the day is: How Fast is Too Fast?
>
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> Let’s remember that although I do drive at a “brisk pace”, I know when
> it’s too fast for conditions.
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>
> It was recently brought to my attention of WPTA vehicles reaching speeds
> of 81 miles per hour on a recent back roads tour. Remember that a lot of
> these roads are 2 lane sweepers and blind bends. Shear disaster can always
> be waiting around the next corner.
>
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> So, here’s the story of the day: “When my son received his driver's
> license, I had a conversation involving thinking with the big head and not
> the little head”.
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>
> So, let’s try to drive Responsibly!
>
> *Larry Ross*
> *Membership Director*
> *(412) 780-8495 <(412)780-8495> - cell*
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