ATTN Sportsman Council Members and Racers

[fredjohnston]

I heard some news today that our Sportsman Council members voted to lower the indexes 2 tenths and change the automatic horsepower from 1.40 under to 1.30 under. I'm curious to know if anybody outside of the council had any say or input into this decision. I certainly wasn't asked my opinion about it...nor were about 30 others racers that I've spoken to either. I guess our votes don't count. Are all future decisions now in the hands of these few individuals?? Are they voting without reaching out to their fellow racers for thoughts? Sure seems like it.

[Alan Roehrich]

In case you missed it, Woodro Josey posted here the day BEFORE the meeting and specifically requested that those interested contact him or their council member with their list of concerns. See this thread: http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=11091

I don't think they will have the time to write and post polls on multiple bulletin boards for every issue, nor will they have time to email everyone and ask them their opinion on every issue.

It was pretty obvious over the last few months that the indexes and the AHFS were a concern, and the names of those elected to the council were announced, so everyone concerned about the issue had plenty of time to find their council member and give their opinion.

The ONLY way the SRAC is going to work is if the RACERS take their concerns to the council members/representatives. Those people have a life, and they are VOLUNTEERING their time. The RACERS cannot reasonably expect the council members to seek out the RACERS as INDIVIDUALS and get their opinions on EVERY ISSUE.

[Don Himes]

Alan, everything you said is true............BUT.....what's the difference if NHRA changes rules without consulting those affected, or the Council does it? I agree these guys and girls have other things to do, but they volunteered. If they can't apply do-dilegence to the job they should resign. It seems like we just got more enhancements without any say-so. Feels the same to my butt..........................

[gofastorgohome]

Amen! Should lower the indexes 3 tenths. IMO. The reps shouldn't vote based on polls. They are elected to use their good judgement. All indexes should be has hard as the AA/S & AA/SA indexes. Let 'em run...

[SS Engine Guy]

No they most certainly weren't elected to use their "good judgement". They were elected to be a united voice to carry the view of the racers to the sanctioning body. These racer reps were elected based on knowledge of the sport, integrity and honesty. Not as a rule making board in any shape, form or fashion.

[hadtobethere]

Great start....my hat is off to the council members....lowering the index -.20 is a start...I would have voted for -.50

NOW...lets get back to 'real' racing - class style