Hi guys & fellow racers
I am using the term 'A' finalist loosely as the higher level drivers and nothing is aimed directly at any single individual
I think we all know what I'm asking, if not I will spell it out.
A question for all
We all travel to race meetings, some further than others
We all pay the same fee's to race
We all make the same effort to win our races
So WHY are 'A' finalists treated like royalty?
And the lower finalists treated like second rate citizens?
Why are the 'A' finals commentated on start to finish, all drivers know from start to finish what is going on! who is leading, who is lapping, who is the back marker....
On the other hand the lesser finalists are less commentated on so they are left to their own guessing devices on who is lapping, leading or loosing, where I feel they should have more clarity in spelling out who is the leader and the back marker etc as they have less experience.
'A' Finalists get marshaled in seconds or its curtains for the marshal in question
but on the other hand the lower heat drivers get strolled over to when stranded
Attitudes on the rostrum?
I have had my sons penalized for calling a marshal when their car has been stranded for 10seconds or more and no marshal has arrived to help them, on the other hand there are 'A' finalists shouting on the rostrum and using abusive language and nobody bats an eyelid!!!
or even worse turns the other way
The way I see it is if you are unable or to busy running a race meeting to commentate on the lower finals then you should treat ALL other finalist THE SAME!
If you are too busy to pay attention to rostrum etiquette then there should be a referee
Why aren't ALL competitors treated equally?
Why is there 'NO LEVEL PLAYING FIELD???'
Please don't get me wrong but there are some top drivers who put in a great effort to marshall to their best etc, but unfortunately they are in a minority.
If anybody knows me or have met me will know that I love to promote and help the lesser drivers or especially younger drivers, I will push hard and support anybody promoting youngsters in the sport as they are the future of the sport.
They are tomorrows 'A' finalists, but if we treat them like second rate citizens then they will soon walk away from the sport in frustration.
NOBODY was born in the 'A' final !!!
We all started the same way, on our roofs
If they see 'A' finalists now on the rostrum shouting abuse or even just shouting they will follow by example, which I hope ALL will agree we don't want to happen in this great sport.
Guys please leave your views and replies on this post so the powers at be take heed.
Sam Mughal