Malcolm
Just trying to stir the pot a little. Still think that there is a need for
an international organization that is "interested" in todays LSR. If there
was such an organization would FIA give over their records?
JB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Pittwood" <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
To: "LSR List" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 1:56 PM
Subject: Records Governing Body
> John B and list
>
> Yes the bodies mentioned care for LSR but they are National groups only.
> The record world needs a governing body that could care for all who want
to
> break records anywhere in the world on tracks other than Lake Gairdner and
> Bonneville.
>
> Some of us started down the route of talking about creating such a body
but
> (and it was not only the USA) there was too much negative comment as many
> focused on their National interests.
>
> If the F1 model and World Rallying model are appropriate (and thats a chat
> topic in itself) you need a Bernie Ecclestone or David Richards to take
> record attempts by the scruff of the neck and make its full
> 'internationalisation' happen. All speed events could (or should) be
> catered for. But the FIA would not give up what they have and can make a
> few Francs on.
>
> Enjoy the start of 2004.
>
> Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England.
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