[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

I'm gonna review my post, and clarify it, just encase there's any stupid racers out there that wish to put their own negative opinions, or words in my mouth.... #1... I like the Jr. Dragster Program, I think it's great, and in a different time, I woulda been involved with my son.. #2 ... I never called any racer(s) or parent(s) stupid. What I have personally, witnessed, are several situations ( with Jrs. ) that were pure stupidity, and could have, or will result in injury. I love kids, especially ones that are interested in racing! I don't want to see any of them injured. #3. ... recently, we've seen the result of pit accidents between full size racecars. ie: Indy/Montegomery. Can you imagine the result between a Jr. Dragster and a Stocker, or worse yet a child in the Jr. being run over by a full size racecar ( keep in mind parents, you signed the release). The rule books are written in blood! It is my PERSONAL opinion that the sanctioning bodies have not been proactive enough with regulating the Jr. Dragsters, namely, making it a safer environment for them to compete. Just imagine a kid getting killed in the pits by a full size car! Do you have any idea what the todays media would do with that!? The insurance companys!? -OMG- It's the last thing Drag Racing needs right now. Unfortunately, not until someone gets hurt will anything be done. Until then we all must be cautious - including the Jrs. - to minimize the danger. As far as stupid racers go, anyone that knows me personally, will tell you, I have no problem calling you stupid to you face, if it's deserved.

Thanks Jim. Pretty much what I have been trying to say with little success apparently. There will be those people out there who just don't get it or just want to be confrontational. Jim


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