Same thing happened in F1 and Group 5-7 sportscar racing during
the early 1980's. No more are privateers welcomed or even
financially capable of fielding entries. Thanks, Bernie et al...
- Bob Mann
datsunmike wrote:
>
> While what you say is true, the fact is that a lot of 'little' racers driving
> 'ordinary' cars like Roadsters, MGBs, Spitfires and the like are not welcomed
> by Steve Earl and Co.
>
> I know several racers who can no longer participate at Lime Rock since he took
> over - and that sucks!! Many raced at Lime Rock for more than 10 years prior
> to his coming.
>
> Moreover, the race groups are by years and not performance related as at the
> Glen. My friend Chris Gross who campaigns a Bugeye and several other drivers
> hate it. In his group were a 250GTO and Astons. He said that on the main
> straight they would close up on him by more than 75 MPH. At times he felt like
> a bowling pin.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: datsun parts.com
> To: datsunmike ; Datsun Roadster List
> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 10:17 PM
> Subject: Re: The Glen Racing Results and etc.
>
> Snobs, arrogance, personality and pontification are everywhere...just focus
> on yourself and your love of the cars and you forfill the objective of the
> hobby. What others say in their negativity or specialness about the cars or
> opinions they have are their own. Works for me! Dean
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