Proposal for Nostalgia classification for Land Speed Racing at
Bonniville Salt Flats. Intent: to preserve the diversity of vehicles in
competition.
Rules for classification "N" nostalgia All
classifications and safety requirements are the same as currently in use
including any changes made in the future by SCTA/BNI for competition at
Bonniville. For cars to be eligible for records in "N" class they must use
automobile bodies built before 1970. All modifications allowed by SCTA for the
various classifications are allowed except the use of electronic engine
controls. Class records will be initially filled with current or past record
holders with the fastest record in their various classes that meet the
requirements for "N" class status. This is what I think is needed to keep
the old cars running on the salt and not be pushed out of the arena by much
more aerodynamic cars. This could be accomplished without the electronic
restriction but I doubt if it would be quit as successful and wouldn't
preserve the sight and sounds that so many of us lust for at Bonniville.
If you agree with this or a variation of this please submit a request to the
timing stand at future SCTA/USFRA sanctioned meets and If the proposal has
merit and enough support I'm sure it will be discussed at future rules
committee meetings. Thanks for bearing with me on this and give it some
thought. L. Kvach Butters #1392 BBG/Alt-CC Studebaker
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From: joe boogie[SMTP:boogiewoogie12@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 9:59 AM
To: dferguso@ebmail.gdeb.com; land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Electronics vs. old way
Doug @ Radon:
I was'nt "whining" READ what I said.
I was simply calling a spade a spade. I've been around long enough
in this racing game to know what's what, what's happened, and what will
happen. I have developed my opinions based on real world observations in the
last 35 years fooling with cars, racing and motorcycles.
I was advocating fair separation between the new technology and the
older '50s & '60s technology many people enjoy fooling around with.
Bonneville is not only about speed, but tradition as well....How many will
want to run a beautiful '32 ford coupe body for example if they know they
will have EFI new tech Firebirds in their class? To "bomb" their records?
That will effectively put the nails in the coffin of traditional body styles
as they have been for fifty years or more. There's room for everybody in
this game. Let's just try to make sure it stays that way OK?
You too are also fully entitled to your opinions and will doubtless
change them as time goes on, just as I and most everyone else does as the
years rattle on past us.
...best regards, Doug in NY 12:45pm edt Dec 3
BTW: I have seen your car and it is KILLER. Keep up the good work.
>From: dferguso@ebmail.gdeb.com
>To: boogiewoogie12@hotmail.com,land-speed@autox.team.net
>Subject: RE: Electronics vs. old way
>Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 15:59:59 -0500
>
>what is this "unfairness" whining all about ??? - just go out and race YOUR
>CAR YOUR WAY - who cares if the other guy in your class has some
>electronics on his ride - big deal - if you chose not to run electronics
>then be glad youre allowed to choose - if you choose electronics / knife
>switch / flathead / dumptruck / nitro tfx / weedwhacker or whatever
>technology that turns you on then just drive it in the class it fits in and
>chill out and quit worrying about having special class designations because
>some other guy is monitoring his exhaust with an o2 sensor and youre not.
>if youre so threatened that some guy has some miracle electronics thats
>gonna blow your doors off then step up to the plate and get them yourself
>or quit whining about having your personally tailored handicapped class so
>no one gets an advantage on you and drive it your way.
>
>regards
>doug @ black radon engineering
>
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