I think you guys are right to an extent. But who are they hurting but
themselves. I kindof like the awards though. I had never won one but this
past fall I finally did. I was at an MGB sponsored event in a TR8 and won
second in class, beating out 4 nice MGBs. That felt pretty good because I
had not ever had my car in a shop, and all work was done by me, even my
first paint job. I even removed the tires to have new ones mounted(don't
trust them to lift it properly). The corrupt ones only hurt themselves and
I for one enjoy the friendly competition.
John
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> From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
> To: James W. Brock <brockj@muohio.edu>
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: concerns about LBC interest
> Date: Friday, December 19, 1997 11:17 AM
>
> James W. Brock wrote:
> >
> > I think one of the most offensive aspects of LBC gatherings is the
> > sophomoric urge to have awards, votes and trophies. As far as I can
tell,
> > it's destructive, and only brings out the worst in folks -- envy,
jealousy,
> > arrogance, megalomania, and massive efforts to throw votes and outcomes
> > which would embarass the most corrupt politician. Humourous awards,
fine,
> > but ditch the "serious" stuff: I thought the idea was to have fun,
concoct
> > a reason to drive British cars, and create an opportunity to meet
other
> > people who have similar interests -- objectives which trophies
undermine
> > and overshadow. Jim, I grow more like that at every show, can you think
of anything any
> more insulting than "BEST OF SHOW". What you are telling the other
> hobbiest if is not concourse then leave it home, my daddy has a better
> car than yours. I was at a show this summer and a gent next to me let me
> know very quickly he always gets first or "BEST OF SHOW", my only reply
> was why bother to come? I enjoy the car shows and people but the judging
> has gone by the way side, flea markets are just great, I would not miss
> one.
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