Being that most if not all the Land Racing Org's. except for the BUB are car based clubs, I was just wondering what the various officials/boards would do if proof was shown that one of their car classes
was not really as classified........and that they had been handing out points/trophy's/records for many years to a class that is in question..............?
"Real sidecars have passengers" or at least follow the World Wide Rules of 60kg ballast..................
From Rob's last post it would seem to me that ECTA needs to work on their Tech. inspections.......I cannot
believe that Tom Evans (SCTA/BNI Tech.) would except "SCTA/BNI Integrity"
Congrats on your "record" Rob.........
BAK189
OK . . I am typing very slowly so you can keep up . . . First the crack about
"Being that most if not all the Land Racing Org's. except for the BUB are car based clubs. . ." Says who? Yes, BUB is for Bikes only. But, most other organizations in LSR are open to BOTH bikes and cars. Wide open. Check the run logs for ECTA and you will note some meets where there are more passes by bikes than cars. For several years ECTA has hosted a special bike event (along with the regular show) at the September meet. Doesn't sound like a "Car based" organization to me. The track record at maxton is held by a bike. So the fasted record in what you call a 'car based club' is a bike record.
Second - the pompous crack about " . . .
handing out points/trophy's/records " - I think Jon addressed that in an earlier post. Let me add to that. Records aren't 'handed out.' They are awarded to drivers/riders that have earned them. If you don't like this why don't you form your own organization and hand out your own records?
Please pardon the rest of us that have dared to compete without your personal blessing. Are there any application forms that can be submitted to apply to be a member of your special elite circle? Maybe then we can also claim to have met some "World Wide Rules" (whatever that means).
Third - speaking of the comment ". ."
Real sidecars have passengers" or at least follow the World Wide Rules of 60kg ballast.................." . I am under the impression that you are in fact a real expert in these matters and in sidecar issues specifically. I'll grant you that. Fine! You know sidecars better than most. Even so . . please stop this 'passengers' crusade. Do you own a car or truck? Even if you don't. The next time you are driving or riding in a car or truck look at the interior. Notice those extra seats? Yeah! Real cars and trucks have passengers. Even so, cars and trucks (except for rallying) don't race with passengers. In fact many street motorcycles have seating for two. But, two wheeled motorcycles don't race with passengers. Get over it. There was a vote on passengers in LSR sidecars. You lost. If you must race with a passenger, go roadracing.
Fourth - the integrity crack. I know most of the officials and tech inspectors in the ECTA and I know many of the racers. Questioning their integrity is uncalled for, rude and unacceptable. Your apology is awaited.
Last - What I find confusing is why you feel the need to criticize a racer you don't know that is racing with an organization at a venue where you have apparently not visited nor raced there. I have met Rob and his wife. I have seen them both spending several hours volunteering and working at the ECTA events. I have talked to him in the staging lanes. I have been impressed by his well maintained and prepared Honda 750. He is an example of what is right about LSR.
Someone posted above that they invited you to come to Maxton and race. Let me point out that I do not second that invitation.
You signed your post with "Question authority.....always".
What I have tried to do with this post is "Question self-appointed authority.....always"
