Re: [ST] GP's: New & unimproved

[Chief3933e@xxxxxxx]

John,

Sorry; but there is no relationship between 2-Stroke GP and any bike that I 
we can conceivably ride on the street. You could say that about F1 cars and 
riders but that series has always been so far from the consumer that it does 
not warrant comment; or watching on TV for that matter; IMHO.  

Now, I am an avid race fan, attending at least 6 to 8 events a year ranging 
from CART to AMA to NHRA to Oshkosh and Reno Air Races by'gosh (and F1 when 
in Phoenix which is where I developed my opinion of those whiners....I mean 
racers).  What keeps me coming back to a race series is competition and 
competitors that I can relate to.  If adding ultra-modern technology 4-stroke 
bikes to the fray then GP should welcome it; many more sponsors and fans will 
be able to relate which should keep the series healthy.

I am a die-hard CART fan but am finally starting to see the writing on the 
wall.......although I will never go to an IRL race unless it is at Indy and 
has CART cars  involved; which is exactly the ransom that Mr. George intended 
to extract from open wheel racing in the early 90's.  At least with the GP 
bikes the change in series rules still allow for both bikes to compete on the 
same circuit.  I am a little saddened by the demise of 2-stroke bikes having 
owned a KH-1 and GT-750 in the 70s and 80s but life must go on and changes in 
technology usually have long-term benefit to the masses (us).

I would, however, like to see a series that allowed the 955's to 
compete............

Randy in AZ

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