At the past World Finals we have used the SCCA Pro Racing Supplied FIA
stewards. I believe thay are sancioned by ACCUS for record recognition.
There have been two recent World Finals and all vehicles that ran under FIA
were witnessed by their steward and two SCTA timers, myself and James or
Alan Rice. All documantation was triple checked for accurarcy and signed by
all parties. This paper along with clock certifications and course surveys
were submitted by the SCCA steward to forward to the proper office of
record. To this day I have never received anything from SCCA, ACCUS or the
FIA regarding any records at these meets. One does not have to think very
hard why we need a new originazition to certify world records.
Glen Barrett
Chief Timer
SCTA/ BNI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Pittwood" <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
To: "LSR List" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 2:09 PM
Subject: International LSR Records Meeting
> List - a bit more to help record attempts go International.
>
> Whilst Ugo Fadini's suggestion that the SCTA joins the FIA seems to be
> fraught with difficulties (and an exchange of many $s) there is an
> alternative.
>
> ACCUS is the FIA affiliated organisation in the USA. Burdett Martin of
> ACCUS is Chairman of the FIA Record Commission. The FIA rules allow each
> country through its affiliated body - ACCUS - to 'hold' an Annual event
> where International records can be challenged and if new records are set
> the fees are paid to the FIA accordingly after the event.
>
> Therefore all that is needed is ACCUS to become part of the Bonneville
> World Finals and you can get FIA and SCTA/BNI International (and SCTA
> records) at one meeting. If the AMA is invited to be involved for the
> bikers as well you can get all vehicles embraced. If you cannot or do not
> wish to work to a one or two hour turnaround or two way in opposite
> direction runs then you run as always - SCTA/BNI National.
>
> It seems to me the available length of Bonneville course is now shorter
> than it ever was (7 total as against 11 or even 13 miles). Question: is
> there any concern that some older records are out of reach just because
the
> mining has affected the Bonneville track?
>
> Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England.
>
> (If all else fails in International harmony, all racers could ask my
friend
> Jack Costella to build them a 'needle' streamliner and then they can all
> run fast with only body colour changes differentiating ownership).
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