I am curious how the Corvette did that was built specifically for 200 at this event. Last I saw both drivers had made their 175 passes at 179 mph and were proceeding according to plan. I am not sure how I feel about instant 200's but I reckun they did their homework and earned their way to a 200 mph car sale since that was their mission. I thought the event was incredible, and I have been in attendance at some significant motorsports events in the past; however, I have to admit that quick 200 builds and the amazing Scott Guthrie Team/Machine achievements leave me just a little worried about the prospects for the little guys, and gals, on tight budgets in the sport. I don't have much thoughts about a 200 club hat at this point but it is looking like it will be extremely difficult, which maybe it should be, to do on your own in the future if semi-pro teams become the norm. No big surprise though since this has happened in just about every other motorsport.
I also paused a moment at the hotel Saturday night when Scott made his 200 mph club presentation. It was very well done, and well deserved by those who got it done, but I had to think about the racers who were working hard in classes which will never see a 200 run and wondered when the recognition for their efforts may appear. I don't want to see the only 'vocal' part of our sport focused on getting 200 mph club hats. It may be OK for all the racers but I am not sure the fans present will understand. I was happy to see a presentation of who made it in the 200 mph club but maybe we should try to include a bit in the presentation on the fastest VW, 636, vintage BSA, Studebaker and AMC next time around.
A few other notes. While I did enjoy the banter back and forth during the Texas vs Guthrie battle, I was more impressed by Bill W's steadfast attitude following what may have been a season ending equipment failure. I know that puff of white smoke at the end of his run made me, and others, hesitate for a moment. I also have very nice images in my mind of a very happy Mustang owner and Phil talking about his 200 run. I may not have cared for the Eclipse racer's feelings about our rules but he sure wasn't bs'ing when it came to performance. On the other hand, I won't forget the enthusiasm of a certain Taurus/Bike racer that appreciates our rules but just couldn't resist the lure of what Loring was offering him. I do know it will be very interesting to see how this event ranks after the Bonneville season winds down and we start to close the season at Maxton,
