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[quote][i]Originally posted by marco[/i] [quote][i]Originally posted by Francesc[/i] And don't be confused with my attitude in this question, this is not a problem for me, because i'm in a very comfortable position in relation with some manofacturers, i have a R&D and if i need some parts, they do it for me and for sale. For example i needed a chassis from Momo to meet the IMCA rules, and Momo did it (X-SW07 GT). But i hate the non coherent rules . . .[/quote] All of this is a very interesting discussion to watch from the other side of the world where we work to develop model car racing and we have very little to purchase in either the Canada or the USA let alone the ability to ask a maker for parts or something new to meet the rules. Without my Spanish speaking secretary from Argentina, my orders from CricCrac would most likely never arrive! As an industrial designer by profession I understand and I live by the necessity of creativity and innovation, and as a promoter of model car racing in America, I have come to understand the importance of inclusivity. My first visit to an IMCA race in 2005 was a wonderful experience and the best of hospitality from the European racers. However, to see chassis and parts that I had no knowledge or availability . . . and ultimately to race rather poorly . . . was a quiet embarrassment in comparison to the friendship that I enjoyed. So in two months I will come back to Belgium . . . a fortunate position that few racers in North America can afford. And I wish to race better than the first time but with only a few weeks to go, I see that new chassis and parts may be approved . . . for those that have access or knowledge or a good connection with the maker. We say in America, " . . . a moving target". At the best of times, we strive to be an extension of motor sport. So perhaps we should take a page from Le Mans for international competition, enabling racers with the interest and the means to enter prototypical cars . . . as well as racers with equal passion but perhaps less access to enter a more level playing field. LMP1, LMP2, GT1, GT2 . . . all of the winners this year seemed to have rejoiced in their respective victory and accomplishment. Just a few thoughts from this side of the Atlantic. All the best guys. By the way Francesc . . . what is a MOMO X-SW07 GT? [b]Mark Campbell[/b] [b][url=http://www.scaleracingamerica.com]Scale Racing America[/url][/b] [/quote]
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