There is no question that the trend of this conversation is correct.
Here's the problem. Nobody has control of the rule book. It is a nebulous connection between 12 clubs and the SCTA board. A proposed rule change is chewed on, mixed up, and spit out by all of the above.
I sent in a proposed rule change that didn't change anything, just put the motorcycle rules in a far easier to read fashion. Totally ignored.
I submitted a modified Bonneville pdf entry form that allowed you to type on the form. Since the entry codes are well established, I put them in a pull down menu with the full entry description instead of plowing through the rule book. Seen it? I didn't think so.
I, and every one else I have run across has had a tough time even figuring out how to get started at El Mirage. I wrote down every step and put it in a new racers information sheet. I sent it to Dan.
From: Roy Creel <cree@antelecom.net>
Subject: the racer "primer"
To: "dan warner" <dwarner230@yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 3:58 PM
dan, been thinking about that guy who wrote up all those instructions about how to start racing.
I think that he should make a deal with John, and post it somewhere on LR.com under his own authorship.
It is of value, I just don't think we should undertake the chore (right now) .
Actually, I kinda think that "learning the ropes" is part of the fun.
Yeah, good luck with the SCTA.