is the TBARA done?

[Groundpounder]

How about a fresh face that will look out for the best interest of the members and not their own? Surely their are some honorable folks within that group...

[Old Sunshine Fan]

For a person that doesn't have a dog in this fight, when I hear the word "Honorable", I automatically think of Rex "Boneman" Hollinger. If it were put to a vote by members of TBARA, I think he would win by a huge amount.

BUT, it would most likely be a one in a thousand chance he'd want to take on the role of President..... but he would be a great one.

OSF

[Matt Albee]

I would have to second that motion. He obviously has nothing but the best intentions for the club and for sprint car racing in general.

[Frasson118]

Rex would be outstanding in that role.... but he already has his hands full with business and family commitments. I doubt if he could find the time and energy to make that commitment.

But would make a GREAT leader for the club.

[katlizy]

Rex would be outstanding in that role.... but he already has his hands full with business and family commitments. I doubt if he could find the time and energy to make that commitment.

But would make a GREAT leader for the club.

Hmm elected by the karnac committee. I say let em take a yr off so the stink has time to air out.. Then elect boneman.

[OldSchool+]

I think that if it does not come together soon, it will be done.

Not only will the promoters set the shows, but the racers will get in the mindset of "They are racing at xxvenue, do I want to pull over there for the offered purse--or not?".

As opposed to "let's all go, and...I kinda don't want to (grumble grumble) but I am a team player, and...".

As mentioned, it may be a good thing.

As long as sprint cars can fill the stands, there will be sprint cars.

[Boneman]

Thank you for the support, but I have done 2 years on the board and am anxious to hand it off and get back to just racing.

It is difficult to organize race people. A good driver is competitive and selfish on the track, and most of them cannot separate that outlook from their every day life. I do love sprint car racing, and intend to stay involved in 2015. There are others trying to get it back on its feet, so hopefully they will do a good job.

[OldSchool+]

"It is difficult to organize race people."--Boneman

And there you have it. And that goes for not only racers but fans, promoters, vendors, etc.

Whenever the "we all/you should..." thing comes up, it is inherently difficult due to...who we are. And I am good with that and, in fact, proud of who "we are".

That is why we have promoters and sanctioning bodys. That is their deal, the particular heartache of racing that they enjoy-- to run the playground-- and more power to them.

Anyone heard from the NASCAR owners league (or whatever it is, I have forgotten) lately?

[ScottPrentice]

I was wondering if any one went to the meeting with Davey Hamilton this past weekend- then I found this article by Richard Golardi.

http://www.hoseheads.com/richard.html

It was said in the Tony Stewart thread that Hamilton's series is not to replace the TBARA and I agree- but I don't think he is trying to take advantage of anyone and then leave town, sounds like he is trying to build something up that is missing right now.

[Groundpounder]

I am not saying that he shouldn't want to draw from the "pool" here, I would do the same thing. I am saying that he's not any solution though for the Florida state of affairs. His series has no track record and there are no plans for a number of races in this area. Pensacola is a long way away!