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Offline MAZDA1807

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YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« on: March 07, 2009, 01:34:51 AM »
I keep hearing that saying "we must get the young bloods into lsr".  My opinion is that we are pushing them away because of the fact that no one will except the technology of today.  There are plenty of examples out there.  For example, "your car is too small, it's an unfair advantage".  I thought records were made to be broken.  This is just my opinion on the issue.  So feel free to say what you think.           Peter
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2009, 05:47:34 AM »
Peter,  There are more and more EFI and turbos out there, bike, and import motors---are you refering to the rotary rules?
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2009, 10:37:12 AM »
Peter

 We  run a 240z with a turbocharged Ecotec, Motec engine management.
I have not researched the rotary rules, Although I have heard you are moved
up a class or two.


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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2009, 10:56:49 AM »
Peter,

Your car aside, there are plenty of young'ns, not nearly enough, in the sport. DIII, Bill Lattin, Mike Cook Jr, the Stewart Bros and yourself. A great many of our motorcycle racers run bikes other than Harleys now and do extremely well. I see these guys as the administrative future of the SCTA-BNI and I feel the well being of the sport is in good hands.

DW

BTW, I count 30 year olds as youngsters.

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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2009, 11:19:37 AM »
LOL -------  OH how TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :cheers:
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2009, 09:57:11 PM »
My brother and I are another example of youngsters. My brother is 23 and he ran our car for the first time last year. He got most of his liscensing done and we will go after the record this year!!!
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2009, 10:05:14 PM »
Ryan,

I did not mean to exclude you guys, there are just too many to think of in quick response. I feel sure the LeFever kids will be around a long time.

DW
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2009, 10:27:32 PM »
I know you didn't. I just thought I'd add my 2 cents.      :cheers:    We will deffinately be around LSR for a LONG time.    :-)
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2009, 11:14:17 PM »
What about J.R., my 7 year old you met at the private meet Dan? You know he wants a red hat BAD!!
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2009, 12:04:20 AM »
Considering that land speed racing is hot rodding's last stand I don't think we should be in any rush to change it .
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2009, 09:42:11 PM »
Fellas, I'm not saying we don't have a little group getting bigger or that everyone isn't using todays products.  Like I said it was my opinion.  When I inspect cars at El Mirage and Bonneville I see a lot of older fellas, lets just say they don't make the youth feel welcome.  Like I'm some young punk that doesn't know anything.  I guess it bothers me a little, but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop inspecting cars.  I just hope some day they will be able to accept the youth.(I'd say 55-65% does)
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2009, 09:43:52 PM »
Quote from: John Burk on March 08, 2009, 12:04:20 AM
Considering that land speed racing is hot rodding's last stand I don't think we should be in any rush to change it .
John I'm not saying to change anything.  I love this organization and what it has to offer.
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2009, 10:03:17 PM »
As one of the old guys I disagree, we all started when we were young and still encourage the younger racers. There are several 3rd and 4th generations running on the lakes and salt.
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2009, 10:06:26 PM »
Glen, there are still some of the "older crowd" that don't seem to accept the youth
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Re: YOUNG BLOODS IN LSR
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2009, 10:26:46 PM »
Quote from: MAZDA1807 on March 08, 2009, 10:06:26 PM
Glen, there are still some of the "older crowd" that don't seem to accept the youth

Well are you sure they don't accept youth or is it they just ain't ready to turn loose of theirs....
Been my problem all my life...
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