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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Weldon" <23.weldon@comcast.net>
To: "jkamo" <jkamo@rushmore.com>; "James Tone" <gmc6power@earthlink.net>;
<land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 6:05 PM
Subject: Re: Carr runs big numbers?
> I think it's time to refine the licensing requirements to take account of
> significant driving experience in other high speed racing events, not only
> on the Salt but also on pavement, etc. There are many aspects to this not
> the least of which is the question of insurance and liability. As
> participation in the 300-400 mph range increases we may need to favor
> drivers with demonstrated capability to drive under such demanding
> conditions.
> Having a relatively small amount of Bonneville driving experience , I
don't
> feel qualified to make any recommendations myself. I'd leave that up to
> others.
> But I do think when a driver with substantial experience and demonstrated
> capabilities comes to drive at of our meets it seems silly to expect him
or
> her to go through the entire "one size fits all" process. And I question
> whether this process alone would sort out the driver who for one reason or
> another is really not suited to make a high speed run at any given meet.
> Ed Weldon
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