WOW so many GREAT ideas coming out of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is fantastic Rich, you dont give a flip about
the FIA, but have nonetheless provided some
level headed thought about the psuedo dilemma
Thank you!!!
That is a trememdous point you make
Folks could have the whole week to sort
out their effort in preparation for the FIA/FIM
attempts, and later in the week as you stated when the
officials are taking naps between runs on the deserted
start line, you could have FIA/FIM or BNI international
opportunies. Then folks wouldnt have to take a chance on
waiting later in the year, have the whole week to sort stuff
out.
Now to start the "no new classes" campaign again to keep the
sport small :):):):):)
Joe :)
Richard Fox wrote:
> Glen; Perhaps the SCTA/BNI could set aside Friday for FIA runs. Those who
> had run well enough earlier in the week to pony up the bucks for FIA could
> wait till Fri and than run. There don't seem to be a lot of cars who want to
> run on Friday. Rich Fox---no I won't be there on Friday.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: glen barrett <speedtimer@charter.net>
> To: Malcolm Pittwood <MPittwood@compuserve.com>; LSR List
> <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Cc: Mike Manghelli <mmanghel@hughes.net>; Cree: Roy Creel
> <cree@antelecom.net>
> Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 04:03 PM
> Subject: Re: Bonneville FIA
>
> >Malcolm
> >Hey old buddy. I realize they have other duties as their position as
> >observers. However the 60 minute count down between runs was kept by us in
> >the timing trailer and we relayed the remaining time to them via radio. I
> >also realize they were at the impound area during the measurement of the
> >engines etc.
> >
> >In discussions earlier this year I believe I made the statement that SCTA
> >tried through ACCUS, SCCA & NHRA as well as USAC to be certified as the
> land
> >speed stewards in the USA. We were turned down. At that time SCTA started
> >the Land Speed Authority (LSA). The idea was good but the timing of it was
> >not and there were a few internal disagreements as to the operation.
> >
> >Landspeed racing went into a slump for a few years and the rights to the
> LSA
> >were sold or given to Jack Dolan. Since that time nothing has happen with
> >it. I still feel very strong that our associations have more knowledge and
> >expertise in this area than anyone in the world.
> >
> >We basically have the same classifications as the FIA in order to comply.To
> >develop a bunch of new classes could be difficult even with special meets
> >held on the salt flats. Having say, 20 vehicles make runs and turn around
> >and return in 60 minutes could be a big problem if say the 9th vehicle
> >crashes on the return run and stops anyone else from making their return
> >run.
> >
> >At the world finals the Vesco's, White and Trues were the only ones
> running.
> >It got down to 45 seconds on the return of Nolan White and the run was
> >aborted due to mechanical problems.
> >
> >The more vehicles the bigger the problem. We will continue to hold the FIA
> >attempts at the world finals but with the large turn outs at speedweek I
> >don't see where under the present rules of the FIA we can make these
> >attempts at this event.
> >
> >What it comes down to if 4 vehicles are running under the 60 minute turn
> >around it becomes something over two hours from the 1st run down to the
> last
> >vehicle back. In the meantime there are 300 others waiting in the pits for
> >there regular BNI record attempts.
> >
> >I wish I had all of the answers but I along with all others don't have
> them.
> >We will still do our best to give everyone that wants FIA & FIM the chance
> >to do it at the world finals. I don't think anyone has a greater love of
> >land speed racing than I do. It has and will continue to be a big part of
> my
> >life.
> >
> >Maybe some day the FIA will include us in the World land speed list of
> >approved stewards.
> >
> >Glen
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