Exactly,
If we cannot approach each other with respect in the paddock, how can we
hope to get along on the race track?
There are rare exceptions, some "personalities" just don't respond to peer
pressure, but it is the guiding force in Vintage racing. I'm known as a
fairly aggressive driver, some time ago a particular "circle" of FF drivers
decided to include me in paddock discussions on a regular basis. Over time
I think I mellowed a touch, but more importantly my expanded circle of
friends and I came to a mutual understanding which influenced my driving.
A nice side benefit is that you are a lot less likely to get out of hand
with a friend over some knucklehead manuver they pulled on you.
Mike
> Tom M wrote:
> <snip the insightful comments of your truly and the estimable Mr. Queen>
>
> After sending the earlier reply, the thought also occurs that we all
> bear
> responsibility for the conduct of our sport, first and foremost through
> our own conduct, but also in the way we respond to the misconduct of
> others.
>
> I certainly have no desire to get into a confrontation with someone
> who's done something unsafe or overly-aggressive, even though I may be
> the only one who sees it and could bring it to the other person's
> attention. It isn't really fair to expect a volunteer board to enforce
> everything if we are willing to ignore breaches of responsible vintage
> driving. While not everyone has the tact to be able to discuss such
> things without arousing hostility, but we ought to do our best to make
> clear to our fellow competitors the kind of conduct we really expect,
> even if it means going up to a stranger, or to a friend, and saying, in
> essence, that's not what we like to see here.
>
> Tom M.
> Elva Courier #43
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