I too am more than willing to kick in an extre $50 or so to maintain the
Muroc event. This event celebrates the roots of land speed & drag racing,
and if for no other reason, should be retained for that purpose. It's also
an example of a racing venue lost once, and reclaimed, even if only for one
week-end a year. While nobody has a crystal ball, one thing is certain: when
it comes to dealing with the Military - nothing remains constant. Hopefully,
more friendly times will come. I also sense that the manpower issue is a
major concern. I wish I could offer a solution there. While it's a nasty,
dusty place to race, it must be worse to work it. (maybe it could be run
when it's cooler?) At any rate, I hope the members decide that while it is
an effort, it is an effort worth undertaking. If Muroc is lost again, I
think it would be very hard to get it back later.
Ed
"Thomas E. Bryant" wrote:
> Jon,
> I talked with Pres. Mike at El Mirage. It seems that SCTA is split down
> the middle on whether to attempt the meet this year. The Feds want $5000
> per day to allow us the use of the lake bed. At present a decision has
> not been made, but dates have been secured in case it is decided to hold
> the meet. He said that it is almost as easy to put on Speedweek as to do
> Muroc, very labor intensive.
>
> Personally, I would pay an extra $50 on the entry to help absorb the
> cost. Hopefully Mike, or someone on the Board will respond to this
> question. Mike did say that doing a yearly meet is probably the only way
> we can keep our foot in the door. Even then it is at the mercy of
> whomever is in control in the coming years.
>
> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/GCC
>
> Jonathan Amo wrote:
> >
> > List,
> >
> > Who can tell me about Muroc 2001?
> > I have heard it wasn't on and more than likely would not happen.
> > Then again I heard some talk about it on chat Tuesday night.
> > Has there been a date set and still trying to get things worked out?
> >
> > Jonathan
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