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Originally posted by ram95
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Good to read your post here George - I too clearly remember the inner-tube and upturned basket turn-buoys used by Westbrook Outboard Assn (Maine). You didn't want to smack one of them cause it would 'stave-in'
the ceconite deck of your round-nose hydro.
I realize, that the comments here on HR are not known by the majority of racers and crews who are out there, because they never go on this site.... nor will they probably use the APBA social site either. Their ideas and opinions are no less important though. And.. their ideas and opinions need to be consulted before rules are written - that is my thinking. Rarely are there times when something comes up which is so important that the show must be stopped. This stupid helmet issue is an example. It's good that we are sharing ideas and opinions.
But, it's going to be interesting to see how the members of the Safety Committee and the BOD respond.... if they even acknowledge anything. In defense of both the Chairperson of the BOD and the Safety Comm.... both were presented with what they had to consider were 'the cold facts' .. truthful positions.... by 'knowledged' persons. Being the "Chair", each had to decide if they clearly knew more than what was being presented, or to accept what they were being told. In eithere case, the Chair must take the heat. However, my point here is to point out the fact that the "Chair' was influenced to take the direction they took. And, in my way of thinking, the "Chair" should have said.... we need to look at this AND, we need membership feedback along with APBA experience/statistical supporting data. Then, the "Chair" should have tabled the sucker.
Thanks for reading.
Alex:
the ceconite deck of your round-nose hydro.I realize, that the comments here on HR are not known by the majority of racers and crews who are out there, because they never go on this site.... nor will they probably use the APBA social site either. Their ideas and opinions are no less important though. And.. their ideas and opinions need to be consulted before rules are written - that is my thinking. Rarely are there times when something comes up which is so important that the show must be stopped. This stupid helmet issue is an example. It's good that we are sharing ideas and opinions.
But, it's going to be interesting to see how the members of the Safety Committee and the BOD respond.... if they even acknowledge anything. In defense of both the Chairperson of the BOD and the Safety Comm.... both were presented with what they had to consider were 'the cold facts' .. truthful positions.... by 'knowledged' persons. Being the "Chair", each had to decide if they clearly knew more than what was being presented, or to accept what they were being told. In eithere case, the Chair must take the heat. However, my point here is to point out the fact that the "Chair' was influenced to take the direction they took. And, in my way of thinking, the "Chair" should have said.... we need to look at this AND, we need membership feedback along with APBA experience/statistical supporting data. Then, the "Chair" should have tabled the sucker.
Thanks for reading.
Alex:
never getting many, if any, explanations about what transpires in the making of these type decisions.
Perhaps that fact has something to do with the very poor voting record membership wise that APBA has when elections are held for National officers, Category officers, and other elected officials. Lots of folks just probably look as past experience and say why vote?, they never explain or tell us anything anyway. That is very discouraging, especially if a new member joins with better expectations. It is also the reason for a lot of the grumbling you see from long time members who aren't anymore.
Some of the few posts so far on the new APBA site are a perfect example of what I am talking about, and I am sure you know what I mean!
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