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JWT
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nigie
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:52 am
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| many of the concerns of drag racers were raised during the last consultation with the minister of sport so most likely this will b a rehash of those concerns. The average drag racers major concern right now is that of a venue to master his/her craft... it will be interesting 2 see what resolutions will come out of this meeting and and how this will aid in addressing this major concern..drag racers..street racers... r no longer lobbying 4 a permanent home for motorsport ..at this time man just want 2 run dey cars. |
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Computerman
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:00 pm
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| nigie wrote: | | many of the concerns of drag racers were raised during the last consultation with the minister of sport so most likely this will b a rehash of those concerns. |
It was my understanding that this meeting/discussion was about representation, i.e. forming or joining a body to represent us.
I hope to be there this Saturday. |
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Sinister_Audio
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:48 am
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twas 'interesting'
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Dragsta
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:27 am
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| ^so it looking promising?? |
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Advil
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:18 pm
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| or is it a dolly show to keep the baby from crying? |
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SR
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:34 pm
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| Sinister_Audio wrote: | twas 'interesting'
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so nothing else to say on the meeting?? |
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shawn363
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:48 pm
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| Advil wrote: | | or is it a dolly show to keep the baby from crying? |
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SR20VE-T
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:49 pm
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basically ARA (Autosport Racing Association) needs our support so they can go to the government with a proposition for a permanant home for drag racing.
Correct me if i am wrong. |
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honda hoe
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:21 pm
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| ole talk as usual den |
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professor
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:46 pm
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| I thought that was why MATT was formed, to approach the goverment as a unified body. Strength in numbers BS etc ? |
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Duane 3NE 2NR
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:51 pm
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^ Professor I think they are part of MATT.
It was announced at the Ministry of Sport public consultation on motorsport that ARA is a member of MATT. |
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Computerman
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:10 pm
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| SR20VE-T wrote: | | basically ARA (Autosport Racing Association) needs our support so they can go to the government with a proposition for a permanant home for drag racing. |
That statement is misleading.
Many of us believe we can greatly benefit by uniting. Although this has been talked about for years nothing worthwhile has been done until now. A select few of the drag racing drivers have taken it upon themselves to try and change the status quo. They have held discussions with ARA regarding, but not limited to, representation for the drivers of drag racing. ARA identified several options regarding this. The select few who had the courage to start this process then asked the rest of us to come listen to what they had to say, offer our input and ask questions. This a few of us did.
Many of us have decided that it is in our immediate best interest to apply to ARA for membership being that it is already a well established and recognised association (ARA is a MATT member). ARA will then proceed to act on behalf of it's members.
NOTE: Please be advised that regarding the post above I tried my utmost to keep my explanations simple and clear. The actual events and dialogue that led to and took place at the meeting were much more intricate and too detailed for a person of my limited intellect and poor memory to post here. So before you begin the 'flaming' get all the facts!
| professor wrote: | | I thought that was why MATT was formed, to approach the goverment as a unified body. Strength in numbers BS etc ? |
There is a clear lack of understanding by the public regarding roles and functions of various bodies when it comes to proper representation, unification, negotiation and regulation.
| honda hoe wrote: | | ole talk as usual den |
No. On the contrary, many of us truly believe that we are finally making progress to achieve our goals. |
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Flyin Fcuk
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:16 am
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Firstly i want to big up Duane...and all the rest of my fellow Tuners!
Fellas, this is what i feel about the whole situation( although i am just a "small fry" when it comes to drag racing etc.) :
In my mind....Drag racing...and any motorsport on the whole in Trinidad will always be neglected because of one individual! And allyuh could shoot meh if allyuh want (at least try  ) The present Minister of Sport, Mr.Gary Hunt will never support any auto Association Body in Trini because of past incidents. I believe he said it out LOUD in a particular meeting way back in Waller days. As I said before...that is just how i feel.
I will always back u guys when it comes to any type of racing.....but it's sad we will have to depend on fellow enthusiasts to take money out of there own pockets to build drag strips and racing tracks. just because of one persons Selfish ways and "small man syndrome". Ah doh usually get on so....but das just how ah brother feels! Big Up! |
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Computerman
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:07 am
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| Flyin Fcuk wrote: | | As I said before...that is just how i feel. |
There are many of us who empathise with what you said. However, from what I have seen and heard over the past few months I can honestly say that my opinion of Mr. Hunt (and by extention the Ministry of Sport) has changed, to an extent. They have told us what they require us (motorsport enthusiasts) to do before they can consider assisting us in any meaningful way. In my opinion what the Ministry has asked of us is in no way outside the scope of what we should have done ourselves years ago. Over they years we have become complacant and taken for granted the privaleges given to us. We have also been taken advantage of by unscroupulous parties and said and done nothing to change the status quo. It seems we just needed an authoritative body (and persons with the courage to accept this challenge of change) to tell us to do 'it' or 'salt'!
People, please do not fool yourselves into believing that this was an 'overnight' initiative. This change has been in the planning for years and many persons have worked tirelessly with no expectation of reward, compensation or recognition to reach were we are today. To these hard working corageous persons I say "Thank you"! |
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professor
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:59 am
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| SR20VE-T wrote: | basically ARA (Autosport Racing Association) needs our support so they can go to the government with a proposition for a permanant home for drag racing.
Correct me if i am wrong. |
I did not attend the meeting, this above quote is what I based my comment about MATT on.
Hear that the Highway was a Drag Strip after the meeting, this should go down good with the Ministry.
Maybe someone should speak to the drag racers about keeping a low profile while the people who is representing them do their thing. |
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SR20VE-T
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:04 am
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I did say correct me if I am wrong eh  |
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AutoSport
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:33 am
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So we have some who have their opinion, as wrong and disgusting as it may be, and they freely have the right to do so. There are others who continue to pursue going somewhere and also having the right to do so.
And Computerman has accurately expressed what transpired.
But Professor, are you trying to link the meeting, and those who attended with this… “Hear that the Highway was a Drag Strip after the meeting“
It was made very clear in the meeting that:
(a) Street racing is being done to the detriment of all Motor Sport initiatives.
(b) Those who indulge in such illegal activities will not be welcome in being part of this new initiative
(c) And those who attend also directly support such illegal activities, doh care how they try to spin it.
For those who wish to continue to be cynical, that is their right, and those who wish to continue trying to do something positive, you are most welcome. |
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S-Type
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:23 am
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Professor i am sorry that such an educated individual would make statements not based in fact.
whatever the cause it happens to the best of us at times.
i do though want to encourage u as an auto enthusiast to try to help us in our efforts in getting our voice heard instead of spreading rumors.
Who knows you too might benefit from it. |
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Computerman
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:28 am
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| professor wrote: | | Hear that the Highway was a Drag Strip after the meeting, this should go down good with the Ministry. |
Which part was this, the new overpass? We went by Kelvin & Rose after the meeting... then headed back down south. I didn't see any illegal street racing... just plenty ppl driving over the speed limit as per usual... including us (we were between 90-100Kmph coming down the road). |
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