As someone who got interested in land speed racing BECAUSE of the existence of the 130 club, I have some comments:
Comparing the run for the 130 club with a record in a class which is in the 130mph range is apples and oranges. AN "expert" ought to know that. If that is the prevailing attiude of SCTA, I don't think I need to bother attending speedweek.
Going for a record IS a big deal. I understand that there is a huge learning curve for someone like me, who is thousands of miles away, to even make an effort at a record. DO you not think it is a good idea, to attract more interest in the sport, to offer a challenging but achievable means of gaining experience? That is certainly my goal. Not to claim a "speed record" but to learn and gain experience on how things are run, safety and tech issues, and just the general etiquette of an event.
A racer is a racer. Let's not put down the efforts of those who seek to add to and build up any form of motorsport!