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This is an interesting situation and needs more discussion. We (LSR) are
trying to get more (new and/or younger) people involved in the sport (with
quality equipment) and as I understand it the 130/150 Club was implemented
to attract them.
It's absolutely amazing how many people call me at the ECTA and want to know
about running their "1999 SpeedSport Whatever" at 200 MPH without roll
cage/bars, fire system, fire suit, etc. "I just want to try it out and see
what it will do". Obviously they have the money to go fast, or they wouldn't
have the "SpeedSport Whatever", but I guess it's just a lark for them
without any serious commitment. But if they could run how many would be
hooked?? To big a risk to find out? I don't know what the answer is??? Can't
shy away from safety rules.
The bike guys seem to be the most active new members back east. Of course
all they need is the bike, riding leathers and helmet. Much cheaper
investment than a car so more come out to give it a try. The average guy can
walk into most any Motorcycle Dealership and walk out with 200 MPH scooter
today.
ECTA is trying a new 'Street Class' this year. Simply put it has to be
street legal, tags, insurance, mufflers etc., with proper safety equipment
for the speed levels run. Seems to have drawn interest from those who don't
fit or don't understand the /PRO, /GC or /ALT rules. Time will tell.
John Beckett, ECTA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Van Scoy" <edvs@uswest.net>
To: "Jonathan Amo" <webmaster@landracing.com>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2000 11:21 PM
Subject: Re: WOS 150mph club
> Jon,
> I try to push this program with my road racing cronys, but they think 150
> mph is too slow! Little do they know the problems involved in going fast
on
> salt. In 1993, the first year I took my street car up there, the best I
> could get out of it was 141 mph, yet, it had run 180 mph in the Silver
State
> race 2 days before! (yes it was down hill) In 1994 (yeah, I know the
program
> says 1995, but who cares) I brought the Vette I am now racing to run the
150
> Club. It was street-legal & licensed , and was originally built to run the
> Unlimited Class in the Silver State races. I ran 159 first pass & had so
> much fun I promptly forgot about using it for road racing & went back to a
> stock (?) ZR-1 for Silver State. I still try to promote it because I
think
> it is a great entry door to this sport. USFRA is a bit gun-shy about this
> program (and I don't blame them) as one idiot can screw up and spoil the
> whole deal for all of us. Yes, you CAN crash at 150 MPH with disasterous
> results, contrary to the thinking of those who have never driven on salt.
> If I was USFRA, I would keep the program, as I see it as a great promotion
> tool, but I would change the rules to make it mandatory to make the 130
Club
> before turning a driver loose on the salt at up to 159.999 mph, per
current
> rules. Just my .02 worth..............................
> Ed
>
> Jonathan Amo wrote:
>
> > List,
> >
> > For those of you who run during WOS. How come we only have 10 members in
> > the 150 mph club. Seems that most of us can be in the club, why not be
> > in there. I know alot of people run faster than that, but its still in a
> > honor to be in the club.
> > If bike runs well during WOS and we make it there, I would be more than
> > happy to join the club members of Ed Van Scoy and Ron Christenson in
> > this club, and run the bike.
> > Any comments on this?
> >
> > Jonathan Amo
> > www.landracing.com
>
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