Most if, not all, the SCTA/BNI M/C Rules have been in the past and possibly the present
interpreted by the "eye of the beholder"
(the Tech inspector) in the past, as I recall, there was no "check sheet" now there is a check sheet....
making it somewhat easier for the racer to know what is required.............being a inspector is a thankless job (been there, done that) and at times the "help" inspectors are new to the sport....and do not know what they are looking at.......except for Tom Evans there has been a heavy rotation of inspectors in past years.....they "Burn Out" which we can all understand.....so it all falls back on Tom, and I for one have gotten a few times on Tom's case.....one time to the point Tom told me "shut up or you are off the salt" Tom was right...I overstepped......bought Tom a bottle of scotch
that night and gave it to him next morning. Sorry Tom.....I think ALL the people on the M/C
Tech. commitee should be working M/C Tech with Tom, if it cut's into your race time....then get off the commitee....simple as that!!!!!!
It is a lot easier at the BUB, no committee.....one FIM Steward......one AMA Steward....and they have been open to "suggestions" The final decision is with the promotor presenting the event, after all he puts up the money ........................simple............................