BIR Nationals

Tim Lisson · 08-08-2012, 08:39 PM

I received an email stating the MN DOT and State Patrol will be conducting commercial vehicle inspections for racers heading to the track..... There doing this for our safety of course.

Anybody else get this?

Tim

JHeath · 08-08-2012, 08:55 PM

Tim, here's a news article I found regarding it:

http://m.brainerddispatch.com/news/2...ration-planned

denbreeden · 08-08-2012, 09:30 PM

Nice that they are concerned about safety for all of us traveling the highways. Sounds more like an opportunity to bring in some revenue for the state.

Dennis Breeden

5343stk · 08-08-2012, 09:40 PM

This is what really bothers me about our fine government.

I understand the need for safety regulations, but most race rigs I see appear to be well maintained. Who would risk their life, family, or investment...

I feel this hurts a facility / area that is trying to survive in a tough economic time. The state may reap the rewards of a few tickets, but others will feel the consequences...

cicero819 · 08-08-2012, 09:49 PM

Guys, this is the time to get involve and get in touch with your Daily paper and explain that most racers, professionals and sportsman are law abiding citizens and tax payers who are aware of the laws and that all their equipment are in better shape than most of the trucks on the road. Show them that it is nothing but a tax grab. Claude Ruel

SuperStock fan · 08-08-2012, 09:49 PM

State DOT and police are tax collectors.

Paul M.

Scott Dugdale · 08-08-2012, 11:45 PM

I think the DOT Inspectors and State Patrol would be better off checking the vehicles that enter and leave the front gate. I have seen some scary rides enter the Zoo for the week at BIR.

Dinsdale · 08-09-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Dugdale

I think the DOT Inspectors and State Patrol would be better off checking the vehicles that enter and leave the front gate. I have seen some scary rides enter the Zoo for the week at BIR.

True story.. Many years ago as we pulled in the gate we saw a rental car from Manitoba with the roof caved in and no windshield. They had rolled the car on the way down but no one got hurt and the car still ran. Must have been some 'splaining to do when they returned the car.

corky · 08-09-2012, 12:40 AM

First of all most , if not all of the spotsman racers are not a money making comps. .And we are RV,s. If you are not over on 1 end or the other they can not stop you. I have worked the trucking bus. for 35 years I know. Corky

340Cuda · 08-09-2012, 09:43 AM

"The Minnesota State Patrol along with the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be conducting a commercial vehicle inspection saturation Aug. 15-16 in the Brainerd area in conjunction with Brainerd International Raceway’s annual summer race event. The focus of the saturation will be compliance to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations by the racing industry.

“Many individuals involved in the racing industry may not be aware of the fact that, depending on their circumstances, they may be required to follow federal guidelines related to driver, vehicle and safety equipment,” said State Patrol Lt. Tom Nelson. “The intent of the saturation is to educate these individuals on these issues to ensure safe travel for all motorists on Minnesota’s roadways.”"

08-08-2012, 08:39 PM	#1
Tim Lisson Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solon Springs, WI Posts: 166 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BIR Nationals I received an email stating the MN DOT and State Patrol will be conducting commercial vehicle inspections for racers heading to the track..... There doing this for our safety of course. Anybody else get this? Tim

08-08-2012, 08:55 PM	#2
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: BIR Nationals Tim, here's a news article I found regarding it: http://m.brainerddispatch.com/news/2...ration-planned __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

08-08-2012, 09:30 PM	#3
denbreeden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainville, IN Posts: 501 Likes: 147 Liked 61 Times in 26 Posts	Re: BIR Nationals Nice that they are concerned about safety for all of us traveling the highways. Sounds more like an opportunity to bring in some revenue for the state. Dennis Breeden

08-08-2012, 09:40 PM	#4
5343stk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 99 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: BIR Nationals This is what really bothers me about our fine government. I understand the need for safety regulations, but most race rigs I see appear to be well maintained. Who would risk their life, family, or investment... I feel this hurts a facility / area that is trying to survive in a tough economic time. The state may reap the rewards of a few tickets, but others will feel the consequences... __________________ James & Kari Findell (2) 1973 Plymouth Duster's 340 NHRA Stock Eliminator

08-08-2012, 09:49 PM	#5
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: BIR Nationals Guys, this is the time to get involve and get in touch with your Daily paper and explain that most racers, professionals and sportsman are law abiding citizens and tax payers who are aware of the laws and that all their equipment are in better shape than most of the trucks on the road. Show them that it is nothing but a tax grab. Claude Ruel

08-08-2012, 09:49 PM	#6
SuperStock fan Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 128 Likes: 2 Liked 227 Times in 33 Posts	Re: BIR Nationals State DOT and police are tax collectors. Paul M.

08-08-2012, 11:45 PM	#7
Scott Dugdale Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 129 Likes: 0 Liked 57 Times in 20 Posts	Re: BIR Nationals I think the DOT Inspectors and State Patrol would be better off checking the vehicles that enter and leave the front gate. I have seen some scary rides enter the Zoo for the week at BIR.

08-09-2012, 12:40 AM	#9
corky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 234 Likes: 5 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: BIR Nationals First of all most , if not all of the spotsman racers are not a money making comps. .And we are RV,s. If you are not over on 1 end or the other they can not stop you. I have worked the trucking bus. for 35 years I know. Corky

08-09-2012, 09:43 AM	#10
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,657 Likes: 3,802 Liked 759 Times in 330 Posts	Re: BIR Nationals "The Minnesota State Patrol along with the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be conducting a commercial vehicle inspection saturation Aug. 15-16 in the Brainerd area in conjunction with Brainerd International Raceway’s annual summer race event. The focus of the saturation will be compliance to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations by the racing industry. “Many individuals involved in the racing industry may not be aware of the fact that, depending on their circumstances, they may be required to follow federal guidelines related to driver, vehicle and safety equipment,” said State Patrol Lt. Tom Nelson. “The intent of the saturation is to educate these individuals on these issues to ensure safe travel for all motorists on Minnesota’s roadways.”"