RIP Joe and a suggestion - EVERYONE PLEASE READ!!!!!!

First of all, I would like to say RIP to Joe.


It makes me sad but also infuriates me that something like this could even happen. From this incident I have an idea and want everyone's thoughts.


Should race fees be increased 2-5 dollars per race to be donated to Airfence or other safety initiatives???????.

I know people already complain about fees, but seriously, how many incidences like Joe's will it take before we take actions into our own hands?

I know that probabilities are slim in many circumstances but all is take is one unforeseen mishap to occur for us to loose a friend and fellow racer.

I am sure all of you can think of places where there is not adequate runoff.


What if you lost in in turn two (big sweeper) at Fontana.... or if you high-sided coming onto the front straight????

At vegas what if you lost it after the big sweeper? THERE IS A BERM and a chain link fence!

I am sure that there are will be many naysayers but when speaking of preserving life and reducing injuries I think we could make a big difference.

As an organization we could make take track safety into our own hands and have portable airfences set up at each event. What's 15-20 dollars a weekend for everyone's safety?





Again, RIP Joe you will be missed.

 

I'm in. Can't see that there would be too many naysayers as we are the ones it would be protecting. $5 a race would cover it.

 

I'd be in as I have seen too many close calls at both tracks

 

Agree. And thank you John Ulrich for what you have done on this subject.

 

I would also be in for that cause.

Something would be better than nothing.

 

Or you could just donate however much you want, and mark it on the registration sheet since there is a spot for it on it.

 

I would pay more, but here in the southeast, I have raced most of the tracks, but have never seen airfence at any (maybe this has been covered)? Granted I think run off is pretty good most anywhere, but still havent seen any around here?

RIP Joe

 

I feel that safety should be more of an integral part of racing and should just be built in.

2-5 dollars per race is a drop in the bucket for a race weekend in my opinion.

 

If the runoff is good (and I am sure that it is at some tracks) maybe that money could be spent on more safety personnel on-hand= no more ambulance delays....

I am sure there are dozens of ways we could improve safety from every aspect.

 

it's certainly been at races in the SE.

 

I believe it has been discussed here before but I am not sure whatever came about from it.

 

I'd be all in for it, but I don't think it should be mandatory. I'd be willing to bet that MOST would, as long as they were asked. I'd be willing to also bet that most would give a little more. You usually don't think about sending in 5 bux via paypal to some fund. But, almost everyone can take a few dollar bills out of their pockets and put it in a "tip jar" to help with our safety.

 

Agreed. Please, just do it on your own. There are so many ways to do this yourself or ask others that aren't even racing to do it. That would make things much easier. Get motivated and ask others to help out of their own pockets. It will be more understood and appreciated rather than lost among fees.

Even then, race tracks need to build them selves up a safely. Too many mistakes made in design, period. And that's just dumb. I can't say that enough.

 

I really like this idea! I always think about donating and never get around to it, but if there was an option on the registration forms for each race or license renewal to add additional money specifically as a donation I would put in a few bucks every time. I think most people are the same way. This way noone would complain about fee increases and it would surely collect at least a few thousand every year for track safety. Great idea! :up:

 

I missed this the first time. I didn't realize it was on there. I'll be sure to look for it and donate next time!

 

I think soliciting donations at registration is an outstanding idea, reinforcing the idea at rider's meetings, etc., etc....

Supporting groups like MARRC and other cornerworking/safety organizations in addition with a membership wouldn't hurt matters either....Those folks are saints...

 

Ummmmm......there is a place on the entry form to donate.

 

I love that they added an air fence donation line on the entry form!
I donate $10-$20 every time I enter a race.

Thank you WERA for making it so easy to donate

 

Yeah I just realized that and feel like a moron for not realizing it before. Thanks for pointing it out though, I'll be sure to donate every race from now on. Hopefully some other people on here didn't notice it before and will do the same!

 

I think it should be added into the fees, along with being able to donate. Safety has to be a priority and some of these tracks just aren't set up for motorcycles. My company funds a charity event every year and I am trying to get them to put together a benefit for the air fence fund this year or next.