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Originally Posted by Nick JM
Lack of decent ale at the trackside bars and why can't the breakfasts be as good as they are at Mallory?!!
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If the assembled throng had felt the MSA could influence such matters I'm sure the questions would have been asked!
Most time spent on aspects of the HTP application procedure, not surprisingly, and the recent cost sliding scale introduced. Incidentally, rumours were buzzing a month ago that the FIA were about to 'bow to pressure' and change the life of new HTPs to 10 rather than 5 years. This hasn't happened yet, but due to the fact that a decision has to be made by the 'World Council' who are yet to meet / vote on the matter.
The requirement to have an International licence for competing in races outside your own country deemed to be 'championship' events, and the Stress ECG that goes with it, also consumed some time. Interesting that even Masters, an organisation acknowledged to be at the 'high end' of the market, reckon to have lost customers due to the rule. The change is affecting organisers all over Europe, and from what was suggested the FIA are (quite rightly) getting flack from all over. Expect a change eventually, but not quickly.....
Safety- ROPS and 'modern safety equipment' (HANS etc) discussed. No changes in legislation on the cards, but as you would expect and hope, constantly under review. Fortunately no knee jerk reactions to the incidents of the previous couple of years.
Several other more specific matters also discussed, and no doubt if the MSA feel that are of interest they will be included in the report when published.
Apparently it is a while since the last 'open day' discussion on Historics was held, but judging from the turnout and general level of frustration felt by competitors, preparers, organisers and the MSA themselves, it will be a lot less time before the next one- hopefully!
