Malcom, I have started some dialogue with
the FIM, in the interest of fostering communicative
relationship and potentially facilitate easing the possibility
of aquiring FIM sanctioning at specific events here on the salt.
I easily see the FIA and FIM as being somewhat vulnerable
as the ultimate "world" record sanctioners.
Now (recently) with the improved salt, and the re-emergence of the
two way opposite direction runs, records established in the manner
required for BNI-"international" certification, make the only real difference
what the fees are and who they go to. Two way opposite direction in the
alloted turnaround is tough to argue with, especially when there are
FIA folks present certifying records on runs before and after such
BNI "I" runs. Hopefully sometime soon, there will be some mutual
agreement amongst the sanctioning bodies, in much the same manner
that the SCTA and USFRA have evolved.
Simply it shouldnt come down to thousands of dollars difference
between a signature.
Malcom thanks again for your assistance and interest in this matter.
Joe :)
Malcolm Pittwood wrote:
> 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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