 article only compares the series in one sense, how they view their own events. This comparison is not the scope of the article.
Don't miss the big picture, which is survival of the sport.
>take it for what it is.
>information on the Rally America series is sparse.
>Not a single quote from anyone associated with Rally America.
Problem with that is how many people do you supposed will read that piece that don't know enough about rally to really pick up on the fact that the series are about on equal footing? The perception that is easily concieved with regards to the content of the article is not only that Rally America coverage is sparse and potentially unduly absent but that the USRC may be so much bigger and therefore important and that RallyAmerica is small potatoes in comparison.
Most people instead of picking up on a lack of overall reporting will instead percieve a lack of research/representation of a group within a story to mean that the group is either lesser or is lacking the level of awareness or structure to be covered.
There appeared to be a decent amount of coverage that regretfully showed superficial research.
Instead of noting that most of the NASA organizers and infastructure was in place before the departure of the SCCA due in large part to dissatisfaction for the SCCA and or incredibly unfortunate experiences with the SCC. It appears to a laymen that NASA sprung out of the SCCA departure because good organizers didn't beleive in RallyAmerica (and yes I had my non motorsport and certainly rally savy father read this to validate this obersvation before I shared these feelings with him). This is by and large untrue. While there are events that have gone to NASA because they feel NASA is a better fit for them as a sanctioning body, NASA RallySport did not spur from a lack of faith in RallyAmerica.
I mean no disrespect to Mr. Woods, for he has more years as a working professional than I, but this was some shoddy reporting covered up by the fact that it was in the commentary/editorial section. Very poorly reserached, very superficial, and very biased while making a clear attempt to appear as legitimate reporting.
I am disapointed in this article.
"It is a help this year to have two international headliners, Stig Blomquist and car builder David Sutton, running the 2005 Rally America series."
following immediately with this: "The most successful rally driver in American history, John Buffum, has always said it?s a mistake to seek U.S. validation through Europe and the WRC. He?d rather build a U.S. championship that would stand on its own with its own stars. I?m coming around to that belief"
I have expressed my feelings and do not want to further comment on the work of Mr. Wood with regards to the article.
As the saying goes bad press is better than no press, and that really was pretty decent. The bias was because it as a story about the USRC. As long as Bill Wood is filling the commentary pages with articles about rally, support his writing. I'm not sure what he was saying noone has an appetite for, but I'll tell you what I do have an appetite for, did you see the preview for Super Cross the movie? Thoes chicks are hot!
>be because RA is no longer on Speed?
"It is a help this year to have two international headliners, Stig Blomquist and car builder David Sutton, running the 2005 Rally America series. Their names bring European attention since Blomquist is a former WRC champion and Sutton is the only privateer to win a WRC title"
VIP treatment from RA isn't going to really happen when the reporter is attending a NASA event.
His photo is from Rim. He took it himself, so he was obviously there since it's close to LA. And he obviously talked to the NASA folks while he was wandering around with his press pass.
A Smart Rally America would invite him up to LSPR or Ojibwe.
I get a good chuckle about the part....enjoyed organizing SCCA events so much, they started doing it on their own....
must have been edited from "tired of butting heads with an organization they felt stifled their promotional objectives"
>organization they felt stifled their promotional objectives"
All had organized non-SCCA events before the SCCA pulled out of rally.
the last SCCA sanctioned Rim was nearly not an SCCA event.
>... did you see the preview for Super Cross the movie?
> Those chicks are hot!
That's my driver, always thinking of what's important in this sport!
I'm with Matt, anything that mentions there's a sport of rally is good.
Next, it's in the "commentary" section which, to me, would make it an opinion, not reporting.
Lastly, I knew the subjects he was talking about but couldn't follow any thread of reasoning or purpose, Maybe on the third read I'll get it.
Matt, where's my TV check? TV's $100 right?
Speaking of TV, ACP's rally segment of the new international hit, "War of the Wheels" has been nearly completed. All that remains is the racing challenge and the final determination of who wins. Along with a LOT of editing to make it 47 minutes of great TV.
Do we all get a $100 when that airs?
A bill introduced in in the U.S. House today would require retailers and other businesses to provide restroom access to truck drivers.
The bill was introduced on December 15 by Reps. Troy Nehls, (R-Texas) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). It would require that retailers, warehouses, and other businesses allow truckers to access restroom facilities while picking up or delivering a load. The bill also requires the operators of ports and terminals to provide bathroom access to drayage drivers.
The bill does not require businesses to construct new restroom facilities specifically for truckers, but would require access to existing bathrooms used by employees or customers.
“I am proud to introduce legislation to ensure our great American truckers have basic access to restroom facilities while working. American truckers are this nation’s backbone, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for the tremendous contributions they made during the pandemic. I thank OOIDA and the Women In Trucking Association for partnering with me on this important legislation,” Nehls said.
States including Washington and Pennsylvania have introduced similar legislation to require increased restroom access for truckers. The Washington bill passed but was modified to include only drayage truck drivers. The Pennsylvania bill did not advance.
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