Glen,
Thanks for the information. I never said that SCTA did not consult
professionals.
Skip
At 03:47 PM 3/14/03 -0800, Glen Barrett wrote:
>Skip & list
>SCTA does consult with several safety and chassis professionals out here on
>the coast because they are local. It's a little hard to deal with some of
>the out of state people regarding accidents and the causes. We, in most
>cases impound the vehicle and put two committees on the vehicle. This is in
>conjuction with the above mentioned people. We also try to conduct all of
>the accidents at Bonneville while the meet is going on. We do this in a area
>to keep the general public and others from interfering during the
>investigation.
>
>This is no different then NASA or any other originazition does things. On
>two occasions I have contacted Mr. Stroud by mail regarding safety items. He
>never responded to me.I respect what he does and his knowledge of the sport
>and it's safety issues. The SCTA / BNI has an extensive file of accidents
>and as stated before we do consult the pros. We do not publish all we know
>but do make the changes recommended.
>
>Once again we are bound by certian rules and insurance requirements due to
>the chance of law suits to be very careful what we publish.
>
>Glen
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Higginbotham Land Speed Racing" <saltrat@pro-blend.com>
>To: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
>Cc: <ginnymiller@sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 2:46 PM
>Subject: Re: Made in USA Safety Equipment Company
>
>
>> Dick,
>> That's just one reason that I deal exclusively with Stroud on my safety
>> stuff. Other reasons include professional failure analysis and corrective
>> action, design analysis and recommendations. Not to mention excellent
>> product quality and the fact that his products do EXACTLY what he says
>that
>> they will do!
>> It's a shame that he isn't consulted when serious problems arise at
>> Bonneville.......accidents for instance.....
>> Skip (Of course I don't have an opinion on this subject.....)
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