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Re: Speedweek Publicity (JCB)

To: "James Tone" <gmc6power@earthlink.net>, <motorgrafx@fuse.net>
Subject: Re: Speedweek Publicity (JCB)
From: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:11:56 -0600
As the saying goes, walk a mile in our shoes. We strive for perfection and 
do a damn fine job. We are always looking for ideas and volunteers,all you 
do is apply for a job. We try to bring all ideas before the board and people 
who make it happen. Some ideas have a lot of merit others don't.
Glen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Tone" <gmc6power@earthlink.net>
To: <motorgrafx@fuse.net>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: Speedweek Publicity (JCB)


>I know it sounds good but the drags can not be compared to Bonneville at 
>all. The starter at the drags has them do burnout for everything but the 
>pros as soon as the cars leave and them he can see them turn out. Pros wait 
>til they turn out. and don't start at a big fire.
>
> ...The problem is 3 and 5,6 or 7 miles. Course stewards are the eyes and 
> ears of the starter and the tower. a late blow up or accident at the 5 has 
> to be relayed. 2 people in the tower are continuaually looking through 
> binoculars...A 400 mph liner needs time and room.
>
> We would all like to see 2 minutes on the short course and 3 on the 
> long....but co-operation of the racers and everyone else would need to 
> prevail...Especially the celebrations when a person goes fast or qualifies 
> and doesn't get off the course.....Wainting for a "special" push vehicle 
> or trailer to come 7 miles at 55,....you get the picture....
>
> At the NHRA Nationals they have 10 cars get ready at a time and push them 
> off quicky.
>>JB just my quids worth (no I am not and never will be British)




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