IHRA News,Rumors, Speculation

[Adger Smith]

I do have knowledge of the contracts. I had tracks back in the 70's and they might be a little different today. I jumped sanctions a couple of times and it had more to do with the insurance cost and coverage back then. The contracts tied you up and they would not amend or change them to suit the track owner. I was always told their Lawyers would not approve it. The insurance companies also had a huge leverage over track owners. You had to pick one or the other or go independent and seek out an insurance company that wanted the risk. It seemed to me these organizations consult their lawyers before they made any decisions. It is just like all these changes in the license deal. It is not about cost or participation. It makes more sense to me that it is about law suits.. Their former licensing requirements were discriminatory. I know of one law suit they lost on the licensing. I was told there was at least one more that was settled quietly. Don't kid yourselves. It's not about the racers. When there are rules changes, esp in policy and procedures, look to the lawyers first.