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That statement is misleading.SR20VE-T wrote:basically ARA (Autosport Racing Association) needs our support so they can go to the government with a proposition for a permanant home for drag racing.
There is a clear lack of understanding by the public regarding roles and functions of various bodies when it comes to proper representation, unification, negotiation and regulation.professor wrote:I thought that was why MATT was formed, to approach the goverment as a unified body. Strength in numbers BS etc ?
No. On the contrary, many of us truly believe that we are finally making progress to achieve our goals.honda hoe wrote:ole talk as usual den
There are many of us who empathise with what you said. However, from what I have seen and heard over the past few months I can honestly say that my opinion of Mr. Hunt (and by extention the Ministry of Sport) has changed, to an extent. They have told us what they require us (motorsport enthusiasts) to do before they can consider assisting us in any meaningful way. In my opinion what the Ministry has asked of us is in no way outside the scope of what we should have done ourselves years ago. Over they years we have become complacant and taken for granted the privaleges given to us. We have also been taken advantage of by unscroupulous parties and said and done nothing to change the status quo. It seems we just needed an authoritative body (and persons with the courage to accept this challenge of change) to tell us to do 'it' or 'salt'!Flyin Fcuk wrote:As I said before...that is just how i feel.
SR20VE-T wrote:basically ARA (Autosport Racing Association) needs our support so they can go to the government with a proposition for a permanant home for drag racing.
Correct me if i am wrong.
Which part was this, the new overpass? We went by Kelvin & Rose after the meeting... then headed back down south. I didn't see any illegal street racing... just plenty ppl driving over the speed limit as per usual... including us (we were between 90-100Kmph coming down the road).professor wrote:Hear that the Highway was a Drag Strip after the meeting, this should go down good with the Ministry.
Flyin Fcuk wrote:Firstly i want to big up Duane...and all the rest of my fellow Tuners!
Fellas, this is what i feel about the whole situation( although i am just a "small fry" when it comes to drag racing etc.) :
In my mind....Drag racing...and any motorsport on the whole in Trinidad will always be neglected because of one individual! And allyuh could shoot meh if allyuh want (at least try ) The present Minister of Sport, Mr.Gary Hunt will never support any auto Association Body in Trini because of past incidents. I believe he said it out LOUD in a particular meeting way back in Waller days. As I said before...that is just how i feel.
I will always back u guys when it comes to any type of racing.....but it's sad we will have to depend on fellow enthusiasts to take money out of there own pockets to build drag strips and racing tracks. just because of one persons Selfish ways and "small man syndrome". Ah doh usually get on so....but das just how ah brother feels! Big Up!
AutoSport wrote:So we have some who have their opinion, as wrong and disgusting as it may be, and they freely have the right to do so. There are others who continue to pursue going somewhere and also having the right to do so.
And Computerman has accurately expressed what transpired.
But Professor, are you trying to link the meeting, and those who attended with this… “Hear that the Highway was a Drag Strip after the meeting“
It was made very clear in the meeting that:
(a) Street racing is being done to the detriment of all Motor Sport initiatives.
(b) Those who indulge in such illegal activities will not be welcome in being part of this new initiative
(c) And those who attend also directly support such illegal activities, doh care how they try to spin it.
For those who wish to continue to be cynical, that is their right, and those who wish to continue trying to do something positive, you are most welcome.
AutoSport wrote:Yes, working on an available date for the venue for the next general meeting.
And after this, possibly the first week in June
the holding of the first gathering of members and supporters with a Swap Meet at Grand Bazzar.
Confirmation on all of the above will be announced shortly.
kidlex wrote:As 2009 is near its end has there been any headway(concrete evidence plz) into an OFFICIAL race track in trinidad, be it for drag or circuit racing by the gov't.
If so plz guide me to links or documentation so i can be informed,
Thks
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