Date Posted:16:51:35 10/04/07 Thu Author:Chuck Kidwell Author Host/IP: adsl-76-214-154-207.dsl.ipltin.sbcglobal.net / 76.214.154.207 Subject: Election time
Well NMMA members, it is time for the bi-annual Presidential election. Earlier this summer I voiced my opinion on the Message Board about what I felt was needed to get the NMMA back to its position as the leader in Micro Sprint racing. As a result I was asked if I would run for President and I accepted with some reservation and stipulations about the job being returned to its form as it was earlier when the President had the authority to make decisions about policy and direction. As it is presently the only thing a President can do is conduct the meetings and break a tie vote. This resulted in an organization that had no place for the buck to stop! I am told that during the last Board Meeting there was general agreement with that. With that in mind the following are what I feel to be some of the most important items to accomplish.
During the last few months I have contacted and met with engine and chassis builders, track owners, drivers, past and current members and participants, insurance venues and these ideas are the result of those conversations. . The one outstanding point all agreed on was that a National Organization is needed to standardize the rules and help declare a true National Champion for the classes in Micro racing. The discouraging point was how many did not think the name “National Modified Midget Association” would attract members or tracks because of past reputation. This bothers me. We need to clean up the rules and our attitude to get members in an organization that will give correct exposure. We must find markets and publications to promote ourselves. There are very few Club tracks left when compared to the past. We must include the private promoted venues in our organization and give them the opportunity to participate and listen to their ideas.
One of the biggest attractions to the NMMA during the growing years of the ‘80s and early ‘90s was the insurance that was offered to the tracks. We need to find an insurance program that will offer the track a reasonable and adequate insurance plan. I am currently gathering information and believe we can offer a policy that will fill the need.
We need to replace the rule book with a simplified version and simple Tech!!!! If you can’t tech an item equally among all engines then it cannot be teched. This has been a major item in the past and a solution must be found as soon as possible. We have set our sights on the 600cc engine for all classes but we must also give those presently running
1 or 2 mil over engines the chance to run with us.
There is no overnight fix for the NMMA. It will take a few years but an organization with the right leadership and members working to use the resources available to us without personal agendas being pushed will create an organization that will succeed. If you feel this can be accomplished then give me your support to get this done.
