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[Jim Bailey]

Greg: Isn't it interresting to see other persons views, and how they vary.(Especially, self employed business owners vs. employees). My point is plain and simple; you CAN do something about it...Don't support it. Don't go. But, don't persecute the people that do. It's their right. This is America. Secondly, you think this is something "NEW"? In 1982 I was on Ken Veney's Alky funny car crew. We won the Gatornationals, Ken's last National Event win as a driver. Wally Park's himself, walked into our pits to congratulate Ken. Ken said, something along the lines of....Wally, In 1975 I won such and such a National event, I won $25,000.00 plus contengences. It's 8 years later and I get $10,000.00 and much less in contengencies. What's up with that? .....Wally Park's answer --- God as my witness --- "I know, I don't know how you guys do it." - Somethings never change. JB

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

Greg: Isn't it interresting to see other persons views, and how they vary.(Especially, self employed business owners vs. employees). My point is plain and simple; you CAN do something about it...Don't support it. Don't go. But, don't persecute the people that do. It's their right. This is America. Secondly, you think this is something "NEW"? In 1982 I was on Ken Veney's Alky funny car crew. We won the Gatornationals, Ken's last National Event win as a driver. Wally Park's himself, walked into our pits to congratulate Ken. Ken said, something along the lines of....Wally, In 1975 I won such and such a National event, I won $25,000.00 plus contengences. It's 8 years later and I get $10,000.00 and much less in contengencies. What's up with that? .....Wally Park's answer --- God as my witness --- "I know, I don't know how you guys do it." - Somethings never change. JB

No one here is persecuting anyone Jim. There may be a few no name individuals (AKA idiots) saying some stupid things and making personal attacks that no one else listens to, but no one here is persecuting anyone for doing what they want.

[Rick Bailey]

Well said Alan...........


Rick

[Ken Miele]

Jim,

Be prepared to take allot of heat. Your opinion like mine is in the minority.

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by boster58

Alan , why dont you try and get the membership together to make change ? Bo Kenney

Bo, if we (the racers) built it, would you come?

I'm just one guy. I have a regular job. I love to race, and I have a very good friend and customer who helps me do that. I don't even have a ride right now, but I'm working on it (looking at a car as we "speak"). I'm only trying to stand up for my friends and fellow racers, and for what I believe is right.

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

Greg: Isn't it interresting to see other persons views, and how they vary.(Especially, self employed business owners vs. employees). My point is plain and simple; you CAN do something about it...Don't support it. Don't go. But, don't persecute the people that do. It's their right. This is America. Secondly, you think this is something "NEW"? In 1982 I was on Ken Veney's Alky funny car crew. We won the Gatornationals, Ken's last National Event win as a driver. Wally Park's himself, walked into our pits to congratulate Ken. Ken said, something along the lines of....Wally, In 1975 I won such and such a National event, I won $25,000.00 plus contengences. It's 8 years later and I get $10,000.00 and much less in contengencies. What's up with that? .....Wally Park's answer --- God as my witness --- "I know, I don't know how you guys do it." - Somethings never change. JB

By the way, Jim, thanks for helping me make my point. Shows how long ago Wally lost control, and nothing was done about it. Ever wonder how much longer it can go on, especially as it gets worse faster, and we get closer to the economy being as bad as it was in the late seventies?