AHFS Question

Chuck Norton · 07-31-2009, 08:15 AM

The responses to this thread have been particularly illuminating. Anyone reading it from beginning to end should be able to identify what has happened in the evolution of the system as it has been applied over its lifetime and how a recent unannounced twist in its interpretation has resulted in significant consequences to some racers. This is certainly not the first time it has been re-interpreted to the disadvantage of individuals or groups of individuals. Even more illuminating have been the volume and content of responses that have arrived in the form of E-mails, phone calls, and Private Messages. I appreciate the sensitivity of the situation and the reluctance that more than a few individuals have expressed to come forth with public statements. It is, however, very clear that a subtle change has occurred and that racers should be aware that such changes can occur without warning. To trust a particular interpretation of a loosely worded and autocratically administered system is to play Russian Roulette with some very expensive investments in cars and parts. Sadly, the incident has raised a few questions relative to the perceived integrity of the system itself and those who manipulate it.

This morning I have contacted one of the forum moderators and requested that this thread be terminated but allowed to remain in the archives. This decision was made solely by me because I feel that most of the information that is relevant to the original question has emerged. There is no conspiracy and there has been no pressure applied to me from any quarter to end it. Experience suggests that most posts that appear in a thread such as this one after it has passed two pages in length offer little in the way of new information and often devolve into a discussion that contributes little to the good of the community of racers. This issue will not be resolved in this forum and statements made here will do nothing to address anyone's interest.

Thanks to everyone who has posted and/or contacted me with pertinent information.

c

07-31-2009, 08:15 AM	#28
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 106 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: AHFS Question The responses to this thread have been particularly illuminating. Anyone reading it from beginning to end should be able to identify what has happened in the evolution of the system as it has been applied over its lifetime and how a recent unannounced twist in its interpretation has resulted in significant consequences to some racers. This is certainly not the first time it has been re-interpreted to the disadvantage of individuals or groups of individuals. Even more illuminating have been the volume and content of responses that have arrived in the form of E-mails, phone calls, and Private Messages. I appreciate the sensitivity of the situation and the reluctance that more than a few individuals have expressed to come forth with public statements. It is, however, very clear that a subtle change has occurred and that racers should be aware that such changes can occur without warning. To trust a particular interpretation of a loosely worded and autocratically administered system is to play Russian Roulette with some very expensive investments in cars and parts. Sadly, the incident has raised a few questions relative to the perceived integrity of the system itself and those who manipulate it. This morning I have contacted one of the forum moderators and requested that this thread be terminated but allowed to remain in the archives. This decision was made solely by me because I feel that most of the information that is relevant to the original question has emerged. There is no conspiracy and there has been no pressure applied to me from any quarter to end it. Experience suggests that most posts that appear in a thread such as this one after it has passed two pages in length offer little in the way of new information and often devolve into a discussion that contributes little to the good of the community of racers. This issue will not be resolved in this forum and statements made here will do nothing to address anyone's interest. Thanks to everyone who has posted and/or contacted me with pertinent information. c