Canadian Leaded Fuel Exemption

[Kevin Love]

The exemption for the use of leaded race fuel in Canada has been extended to January 1,2010.
While this is good news this appears to be the last extension that will be given. The government
wants to deal with this once and for all - either with a lifetime exemption like the aircrafts have
or with the implementation of the ban. It will still take a organized effort with support from NHRA
IHRA and maybe SEMA to press for the lifetime exemption. It sounds like a committee will
be formed to look into the long term resolution this fall. Stay tuned


Kevin Love
SS 5666

[55 Chevy]

We should simply implement the same ban on leaded fuel at the exact same time as the U.S. does. That way we will keep our tracks open.

[Kevin Love]

They did mention that they are aware that the sanctioning bodies are in the US.
The problem we have is our environmental groups seem to have a loud voice with
the government They are trying to implement things such as California emission
standards for all new Canadian cars so status quo with the US may not be enough.
At some point NHRA may have to look at something long term as NASCAR has
switched to unleaded fuel in the Sprint Cup series.That will at some point make
it a tough arguement why drag racing hasn't switched. This is why we need support
from NHRA etc.

[Kevin Love]

Steve

The extension was signed last Thursday

[1664SSJA]

Originally Posted by Kevin Love

They did mention that they are aware that the sanctioning bodies are in the US.
The problem we have is our environmental groups seem to have a loud voice with
the government They are trying to implement things such as California emission
standards for all new Canadian cars so status quo with the US may not be enough.
At some point NHRA may have to look at something long term as NASCAR has
switched to unleaded fuel in the Sprint Cup series.That will at some point make
it a tough arguement why drag racing hasn't switched. This is why we need support
from NHRA etc.

Well, the NHRA doesn't do ANYTHING fast so it's good that there is a year or so to light a fire under them and the IHRA. Not bein a smarta**, but they need to get going on getting the NHRA to move IMMEDIATELY. This is in everyone's best interest. NHRA has GOT to start talking with YOUR govt, and getting this foolish crap over and done with once and for all. I don't know the steps that need to be taken, but they need to be taken QUICKLY, as that amount of time FLIES by, as we all know. The extension is a good thing I think. It shows someone has not completely written off allowing it for continued use, in my opinion.

Mark

[Dinsdale]

so much for the last "confirmed" rumour of it being a 5 year, done deal. As racers, we need to stay on top of this, because 2 seasons will be gone in a flash. Thanks to all who lent their support from both sides of the border.