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There are too many examples of speed event C of Cs making thinly veiled threats of not accepting future entries when a competitor raises eligibility questions, whether or not they have a protest cheque in their hand. Only the other day on another forum we see complaints about similar insinuations to those complaining at being told at the last minute they have not got entries when the organiser had sat on their entry for 6 months. It is also the role of the Cof C to require the Chief Scrutineer to investigate eligibilty queries, whether or not a protest has been made. It too often doesn't happen. So please wise up both Wolley and Steve Wilkinson - its not the cosy simplistic little world it may appear to some (and what areas of production car eligibility are you experts in? - there are competitors who might be glad of help). There are a few (too few) good speed organisers out there but when one refers to production cars as "the rubbish", not realising he is talking to a production car competitor working hard on maintenance/improvement of his venue, it is pretty difficult to gain a favourable impression. Come to think of it, referring to the "supporting cast" is not so far removed from that is it? (now who did that this week?). Facts of life lecture over. Speed events are not all about the few, they are the entry to fast motorsport for the many and must reflect the full cross section of the sport (while we still have some venues...). Too many do not. Anyone for "Cruising" or "Drifting" - because thats what will take over venues if attitudes dont change?
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