In a message dated 6/23/2006 8:07:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
no_bozos@bellsouth.net writes:
Not exactly "Vintage" but a nice gesture. However, isn't it simply reducing
the "solution" to address the lowest common denominator? Since SOME drivers
can't pay attention to the flags, we'll make them ALL use radios? (I know
I'm over-simplifying, but that's the direction you're heading...) I would
hope a more applicable solution would be to address the "driver attitude" to
comply with the spirit of the sport.
Ever the idealist...
*8o)
John A. Rollins, Vintage Race Coordinator
Florida Region, SCCA>>>>>
In a message dated 6/23/2006 8:07:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
no_bozos@bellsouth.net writes:
Not exactly "Vintage" but a nice gesture. However, isn't it simply reducing
the "solution" to address the lowest common denominator? Since SOME drivers
can't pay attention to the flags, we'll make them ALL use radios? (I know
I'm over-simplifying, but that's the direction you're heading...) I would
hope a more applicable solution would be to address the "driver attitude" to
comply with the spirit of the sport.
Ever the idealist...
*8o)
John A. Rollins, Vintage Race Coordinator
Florida Region, SCCA>>
John, et al,
This is simply a safety issue related to what has happened in the past and
what we are able to do using 21st century technology. It gives everyone the
same advantage and will save cars and perhaps lives. That far exceeds any
puritanical desire to be totally "period correct".
I know you are not picking on SVRA John, but we have established a
philosophy that filters out the extremes on both ends of the spectrum. Before
anyone
says we do not respect period standards, ought to come to the Zippo event at
Watkins Glen. We have a very nice Pre-War group where many cars have no roll
bars and clasping the lap belt is at the driver's discretion!
We will see how many of those chaps opt for the ear radios.
Jack Woehrle
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