In a message dated 10/11/2001 10:44:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
gmc6power@earthlink.net writes:
>
> Hey, what do I know??????
> First I didn't tell or write any one to stay home. All competitors are
> welcome. If they pass the safety inspection they get to run. If they fit
> into a classification we have in the rule book they get to compete. You can
> enter anything you want in any class you want, but the Meet Director and the
> Contest Board may not let it stay that way. It doesn't necessarily take a
> protest.
> We as inspectors may suggest that a competitor has misinterpreted a
> rule or phrase in the book and have it ironed out prior to leaving the
> inspection area, I have personally done this many times and was thanked by
> the competitor, it however it not the inspectors responsibility to do so. If
> a competitor fights or argues with an inspector over every little area being
> checked all the inspectors I have had the pleasure of working with have held
> their composer, had the head inspector come over and handle the problem. I
> have never witnessed any "grudge" or "retribution" in an inspection line or
> in impounds. I look at the vehicles and their safety, workmanship and not
> whose names are on the lines.
> Being protested is not a pleasant experience. At one time in the early
> 80's my roadster was know as the protest special because I couldn't hardly
> run with out one. (It was found to be legal every time.)
> I didn't call your car or any other vehicle a "piece of shit". I was
> speaking of how entrant enters their car names and then, when they do good,
> wish they had not put what they did on that "entry" line.
> I personally, by phone, helped a Circle Track guy get his car prepared
> correctly for the 2000 Bonneville meet. He was held to a top speed of 175
> by the Head Technical and Head Inspector, he could have gone faster but was
> very happy with his experience. He was happy to run in time only and didn't
> feel a class should be made for him.
> Good luck with you endeavors and maybe we will meet at one of the
>
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The above sounds like how the JD I know has always treated all
competitors, regardless of class or
"time-of-the-month"...................Ardun Doug King
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