Why doesn't the VSCDA let Frogeyes run with a 1275cc engine but with a weight
penalty (lead ballast?)
In a message dated 21/06/06 21:15:59 GMT Daylight Time, John.Deikis@va.gov
writes:
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> Some amateur racing organizations whole reason for being is to make a
> buck for the owner. Others are clubs and every member has the
> opportunity to make as much noise as s/he wants to set policy. Sure
> there may be cliques that steer things their way and even non-driver
> martinets who find a club the perfect venue for their control fantasies,
> but generally these groups are run by and for the members.
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> I believe VSCDA is like that and has struggled for years to create race
> groups that make some sense within the spirit of vintage racing. I guess
> that "spirit" is open to interpretation. Although I race a square-body
> 1275 prepared very much like the Works race cars of the 60's, I have
> never felt "cheated" by the presence of 1275 Bugeyes on the track with
> me.
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> But I think this issue has more to do with some of the other race
> groups, where people are spending big money and investing big egos in
> the outcome of a heat. Shee-it! It's all theater and we're all just
> playing at it.
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> Most sanctioning bodies (VSCDA included) need entries to stay in
> business and they want a field of cars that look good and put on a good
> competitive show. If "big bore Sprites" do that, and the members make
> their wishes known, then I believe the cars will run.
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> Although this may be of minimal interest to most on the list, I'd be
> curious about WST's comments on the politics behind this in VSCDA.
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> JohnD
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