Glen
Right, but maybe they need their own club intead of a chapter along with
their own banquet.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "glen barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>
To: "landspeedracer" <landspeedracer@msn.com>; "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>;
"DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>; <RTMACK@concentric.net>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: LSR HISTORY
> John
> As far as I know there is a 300mph chapter.
> Glen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "landspeedracer" <landspeedracer@msn.com>
> To: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>; "DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>;
> <RTMACK@concentric.net>
> Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:07 PM
> Subject: Re: LSR HISTORY
>
>
> > Hey Guys
> >
> > There are pros and cons to everything. And I sure have had my some
> > disappointments over some of the things the Two Club has done in the
past.
> > Were not affiliated with the SCTA, but I bet 99% are SCTA/BNI members.
Now
> > keep in mind some honest logistical problems we have. Like there isn't
any
> > room for any more people at the Stateline banquet. Therefore new
deceased
> > members are always welcome, although they are sometimes light on the
dues
> > payment.
> >
> > All joking aside it is a real problem. In the 50's and 60's it was much
> more
> > difficult to get in the club then it is today. Heck everything about
> > Bonneville was more difficult than it is today. Think we have something
> like
> > 30 new members this year alone. And I believe the membership has grown
> about
> > 30% to 40% since '92 when I became a member. Guys, I don't know what the
> > answer is but we need to come up with something. Maybe more focus on the
> 300
> > MPH Club or a separate deal for those guys.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
> > To: "DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>; <RTMACK@concentric.net>
> > Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 8:52 AM
> > Subject: Re: LSR HISTORY
> >
> >
> > > Hey Larry ... all seriousness aside...
> > >
> > > Seagraves was in fact the fastest man alive at one point... But there
> are
> > > many others that have gone past 200mph and set records outside the
Salt
> > > Flats...
> > >
> > > It's also my understanding that the club isn't affiliated with the
SCTA
> or
> > > USFRA... it's just something that some publicity folks put together to
> > > acknowledge the accomplishments of racers at Bonneville.... Over the
> > years
> > > it's changed and like you I've heard several stories about the
Politics'
> > > associated with some of the less appreciated changes.... some made
JUST
> to
> > > put this person or that in the Club. I think there are some other
> stories
> > > out there about Folks NOT getting into the club for one reason or
> another
> > > who are truly deserving.
> > >
> > > In recent years the Minimums have been a real source of contention...
> it's
> > > like the folks got into the club and pulled the welcome matt up behind
> > > them... BUT Tom Bryant spent some time educating me as well as Larry
> > Volk
> > > on Why they were required as a result of blending records and after I
> got
> > > the whole Picture from them I was much more comfortable with the
> question
> > > of Minimums....
> > >
> > > Just like the SCTA I think they try and do the best they can with the
> > > volunteers they have available.... no one is getting rich doing
this....
> > > the Club is there as a goal for those of us that chose to try for
it....
> > > but I don't think it's a mandatory part of gaining the respect of your
> > > peers.... Guys like Bob and Kurt Giavoni (sp) who run vintage 4's may
> > never
> > > get there but... they damn sure have my respect. Or like your Goal of
> > > having the Fastest Sunbeam on the Planet EVER... that's cool stuff.
> > >
> > > Keith ( course it's going to be my luck that Kurt or Bob are both in
the
> > > Club )( and why can't you guys have names I can spell.... ya know Like
> > > Bubba..or. Boo Droo?)
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