Date Posted:18:18:51 10/06/07 Sat Author:Janie Koebel Author Host/IP: 12-219-169-176.client.mchsi.com / 12.219.169.176 Subject: Re: Election time In reply to:
Chuck Kidwell
's message, "Election time" on 16:51:35 10/04/07 Thu
>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.
>
>Chuck Kidwell
This is just my opinion I feel that part of the problems with the NMMA were when Chuck was allowed to help make decisions with the board I listened as parents complained about this at the Nationals for 2 years in a row.I guess we see the old saying birds of a feather flock together. This week I have spoke to several past members and they feel there has been some good to come from Chuck but it was to eventually benefit his business, also they feel as I do that I cannot support the NMMA with him in as president and wonder by the time his tenure is up what kind of money will be left in the NMMA. I am sure this will not please all but it is my opinion thanks. m.koebel@mchsi.com 270-898-0573
