Bryan:
Thank you also. You say several things here that I think are straight to the
point. I appreciate your courage, considering some of the other responses.
Russ Mack
"Bryan A. Savage Jr" wrote:
> Russ,
> You have raised the most important subject:
> SAFETY.
>
> Some will say that if the driver screws up then he gets what's coming to him.
> Or, if they can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
> Taking that approach, all drivers should wear only pants and a T shirt and
> fire systems should be banned.
> If the engine blows and burns them, then they should just learn how to build
> more reliable engines or not push them so hard or stay home.
>
> I believe that enough cars are now capable of 300+ MPH that it is time
> to recognize reality.
> If the odds of a 300+ problem are 1 in 20 and we only have 3 cars at a meet
> that can go over 300 (1985) then we can afford to pretend the problem
> doesn't exist and make macho comments about it.
> When there are more than 20 that can go 300+ then denial is not a viable
> position for us to take, in my opinion.
>
> I hope that it will one day be required when running over 300 MPH along with
> any other safety improvements that become available.
>
> Thanks Russ,
> Bryan
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