Malcolm
Hey old buddy. I realize they have other duties as their position as
observers. However the 60 minute count down between runs was kept by us in
the timing trailer and we relayed the remaining time to them via radio. I
also realize they were at the impound area during the measurement of the
engines etc.
In discussions earlier this year I believe I made the statement that SCTA
tried through ACCUS, SCCA & NHRA as well as USAC to be certified as the land
speed stewards in the USA. We were turned down. At that time SCTA started
the Land Speed Authority (LSA). The idea was good but the timing of it was
not and there were a few internal disagreements as to the operation.
Landspeed racing went into a slump for a few years and the rights to the LSA
were sold or given to Jack Dolan. Since that time nothing has happen with
it. I still feel very strong that our associations have more knowledge and
expertise in this area than anyone in the world.
We basically have the same classifications as the FIA in order to comply.To
develop a bunch of new classes could be difficult even with special meets
held on the salt flats. Having say, 20 vehicles make runs and turn around
and return in 60 minutes could be a big problem if say the 9th vehicle
crashes on the return run and stops anyone else from making their return
run.
At the world finals the Vesco's, White and Trues were the only ones running.
It got down to 45 seconds on the return of Nolan White and the run was
aborted due to mechanical problems.
The more vehicles the bigger the problem. We will continue to hold the FIA
attempts at the world finals but with the large turn outs at speedweek I
don't see where under the present rules of the FIA we can make these
attempts at this event.
What it comes down to if 4 vehicles are running under the 60 minute turn
around it becomes something over two hours from the 1st run down to the last
vehicle back. In the meantime there are 300 others waiting in the pits for
there regular BNI record attempts.
I wish I had all of the answers but I along with all others don't have them.
We will still do our best to give everyone that wants FIA & FIM the chance
to do it at the world finals. I don't think anyone has a greater love of
land speed racing than I do. It has and will continue to be a big part of my
life.
Maybe some day the FIA will include us in the World land speed list of
approved stewards.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Pittwood" <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
To: "LSR List" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 2:08 PM
Subject: Bonneville FIA
> Glen - what you described for the 'observing' Stewards is very familiar to
> me, as there is more to be seen when work is done on the cars that could
> transgress the FIA rules, than in looking at the clocks and measured
> distances that are both certified. And these people need to check the 60
> minutes turn around of course......
>
> Not being familiar with the SCCA PRO Racing organisation I do not know
> whether they have 'clout' at the FIA to move the ratification process
along
> as fast as possible. You were right to point out that Andy Green did not
> have long to wait - but it may have been something to do with the timing
of
> meetings in Paris or perhaps how important it was to ratify the first
> 'Official' Sound Barrier records ......... The process should be the same
> for all but .............
>
> Louise - shouldn't the approach be to this USA organisation (SCCA PRO)
> before you hit the FIA in Paris?
>
> Joe Amo - from what you described you would have set a formidable 1000cc
> FIM record if the right person had been standing on the salt observing you
> and you (and perhaps others) had paid the money to the AMA who represent
> the FIM in your Country for the ratification process. The Stewrad would
> have to come from say Argentina, Canada or some other foreign Country
> because that is the ruling - could the number of FIM entrants cover these
> costs sensibly next time?
>
> I have to observe that the SCTA has created the 'problem' that, if it
> wishes to be the accrediting authority for World Records (and I have no
> idea if that is it's goal), it may have to offer ALL racers the chance to
> set "SCTA/BNI International Records". Or the SCTA & USFRA would have to
> make everyone (in the US and other countries of the 'racing' world) accept
> as the World Record Standard the operating procedures of say Speed Week or
> the World of Speed racing events. And the rules would have to be workable
> at racing locations away from the US salt flats - but we know they can
work
> in Australia of course. Then you have to deal with the FIM rules and the
2
> hour turnaround for the bikers..........
>
> And yes the FIA has evolved its rules to where they now are (two way runs
> only came in to use in 1911), but it does not have and never has had, two
> 'Standards' for different competitors to run to.
>
> Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England
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