Louise, others. Whew, I think I am like Howard N. in becoming full of
the rhetoric. I think it was better, when I left my trap shut and just
showed up to try and go fast, among the people I enjoy the most.
As lately this dialogue has resulted in emails of heat some on list some
off,
from folks that I admire too much too risk alienation.
There are many differences of opinion regarding many principles.
Maybe if the FIA knew about and was invited to the cookout
"at the bend in the road", things could be different, Landracing.com
will look into it.
Joe (FIA is good, UPS is good, my wife is good, cleansing breaths are
good...) Amo
\"LandSpeed\" Louise Ann Noeth wrote:
> Joe
>
> The FIA is the oldest and most respected sanctioning body, since the
> turn of century. Just because some people don't like them, doesn't
> diminish their very influential role in lsr history -- which predates
> even SCTA by a couple of decades. Although this in an amateur sport,
> when you seek world recognition, there are layers of management and
> authority to sort thorough and that takes money to run and maintain.
>
> I appreciate anyone who runs at speeds that exceed current records,
> but a time slip does not a record make -- the independent
> certification process is the only way to say for sure that a record
> has been set, anything less is just talk. Two very important points, I
> am sure you agree, are the clock certification and the engine
> inspection after the runs.
>
> Having been involved with motorsports up to my eyeballs for 30
> (yikes!) years, I have seen plenty of "records" evaporate when the
> certification process was invoked. And yes, some don't give a fig
> about the certification process, like Hal Needham and that "one-way"
> rocket claim. If we sympathize with your logic, then we have embrace
> Needham as well.
>
> BTW, the "any record" phrase was a future tense comment, not directed
> to you in anyway, the postulation is generic unless specifically
> noted.
>
> You lost me with the comment about your spouse . . .
>
> I have only 4 of those motorcycle books left. You may buy them from me
> if you like, they are $20. each, plus shipping (approx. $3.50)
>
> Speedy Regards,
>
> "LandSpeed" Louise Ann Noeth
>
> LandSpeed Productions
> Telling stories with words and pictures
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