It was surprising to me as well that Rick was not profiled a bit more in the
show -- the director was most assuredly aware of the his roles in the
fabrication of the Turbinator and Save the Salt. However, in most shows the
crew, and even the owners are ignored in favor of the driver. Its not right,
but that how these shows shake out most of the time. Look at the piece with
Pat Rummerfield -- Mr. Dempsey is never even mentioned once, or Breedlove
who rarely acknowledges any of the people who help him.
I cannot speak for Rick, but I believe he would be grateful for not only the
coverage of the family's racing pursuits, but that the show mentioned the
salt erosion problem at all.
The destruction of the salt should never be allowed to fade away from the
minds of the BLM, State of Utah and most importantly in the public
consciousness. The more who are aware of its fragile status, the more that
might align their voice in support of its preservation -- racer, or not --
because before it was a race course it was, and shall remain, a most
magnificent geological wonder worthy of respect from every American. For
those of us who forget, it is up to us to remind them -- constantly.
Putting that thinking into action, throughout the Bonneville Book you will
find numerous references to the salt erosion problem and its current
solution procedures (thank you Rick). Working with Save the Salt's attorney,
SCTA and USFRA folks, helped me put the plight into gentle, but forceful
written perspective that might assist in the fight to restore the salt.
In this way, as well as with the broad reaching ability of television, the
land speed racer may be able to engender allies among the non-racing, but
sympathethic racing spectators.
How bad would that be?
LandSpeed
-----Original Message-----
From: Wester S Potter <wspotter@jps.net>
To: David Haller <dhaller@techline.com>; Thomas E. Bryant
<saltracer@awwwsome.com>; V4GR@aol.com <V4GR@aol.com>
Cc: BICWIG@aol.com <BICWIG@aol.com>; lanspeed@west.net <lanspeed@west.net>;
webmaster@amoproductions.com <webmaster@amoproductions.com>;
land-speed@autox.team.net <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: TLC disappointed
>List
>Am I the only one who was disappointed that Rick Vesco was not mentiones
>more? The whole Save the Salt thing was 100% his doing and we would not
>have a course today if it were not for his work for the past twenty five
>years. He also was the primary constructor of the Turbinator streamliner
to
>begin with. Can't expect film crews to know everything but you would think
>someone would say something to them.
>Wes
>----------
>> From: "David Haller" <dhaller@techline.com>
>> To: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>, <V4GR@aol.com>
>> CC: <BICWIG@aol.com>, <lanspeed@west.net>,
><webmaster@amoproductions.com>,<land-speed@autox.team.net>
>> Subject: Re: TLC disappointed
>> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 06:42:24 -0800
>>
>>Hi Tom,
>>I was very pleased to see your hot rod go by on the screen. As stated in
>the
>>past I've had the pleasure of not only meeting you and your son but have
>>watched you run over the past six years and continue to cheer you on,
>>Dave Haller #93
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: Thomas E. Bryant <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
>>To: <V4GR@aol.com>
>>Cc: <BICWIG@aol.com>; <lanspeed@west.net>; <webmaster@amoproductions.com>;
>><land-speed@autox.team.net>
>>Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 10:32 AM
>>Subject: Re: TLC disappointed
>>
>>
>>> Rich and Group,
>>>
>>> I have seen only the first hour at this point. I too thought that this
>>> was a GREAT show. Any coverage we get of our Sport should delight us.
>>> There are always errors in information, (according to my information Al
>>> at least did work in construction at one time), I didn't care for the
>>> lead in of each of the subjects, walking slowly and stern faced toward
>>> the camera, But that is a personal thing with me. I would have preferred
>>> a more natural countenance.
>>>
>>> I would have liked to see more of the little guys too. But this was
>>> about the Ultimate Speed Machines. Several of the very fast cars were
>>> not included as well, Burkland, Nolan White, Nish, etc. I was surprised
>>> to get even a roll by of our car.
>>>
>>> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/CC
>>>
>>> V4GR@aol.com wrote:
>>> >
>>> > I, for one thought it was GREAT!!! I watched the first hour twice. And
>I
>>saw
>>> > tom's coup pass by in one shot. Rich Fox
>>>
>>
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