Ministry holds Public Consultation for Motor Sport

CarXpert · Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Tech posts: 0 My 2NRide:

CHANGE? YES WE CAN!!!

ray786 · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:21 am Post subject:

ill try to be there.... Smile

honda hoe · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:51 am Post subject:

hmmmm

Dave · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject:

^^^them eh wha know u have no track to race so u go be flipping cars around eh

ryansouthman · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject:

Progress..................nice

TRD...all the way

I'll try to be there

adrenaline · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:47 pm Post subject:

at least its a start...i wud b there in spirit, i encourage all u lovers of motorsports to make an honest effort...Hopefully this is a step in a positive direction

CarXpert · Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Tech posts: 0 My 2NRide:

Wheeeeeyyy. Just came from consultation at Jean Pierre - Motorsport Consutation!!!
Too bad I arrived a little late.

I must say the Minister of Sport is a skillful man and a really good speaker!!! The man compelling. Good Government at its best!!!!

The Government really trying to bring move motorsport forward. The old timers (TTASA) though, just don't want to let go and embrace d future. Really sad.

wagonrunner · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject:

any more details for those who couldn't make it?

Duane 3NE 2NR · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 5:46 pm Post subject:

Just came back from it myself - I will type up some more details later.

it was apparent that many ppl went thinking there would be an announcement of a new race facility. However, there was absolutely no mention from the Ministry about a facility at this mornings consultation. This was not the real topic at hand either.

Instead the consultation was really to hear the public's view on the current NSO (TTASA) and to hear views on MATT who have submitted their association as they hope to become the new NSO.

Both sides were heard and some, if not most of the TTASA members felt that the ministry had already decided that MATT would be the NSO even before the consultation started. Claims of MATT being the new NSO as a "done deal" came from TTASA as they met with arguments against them even from the SPORTT directors.

It is important though for everyone to understand that even now, according to the plan of the Ministry, it is too early in the process to be talking about a track and a facility when there is no supported NSO for MotorSport in T&T. So it is imperative for motorsport to have a unified NSO before the govt can say "here is a piece of land" or "we will build you a track". Therefore this process that many see as rhetoric, red tape and bureaucracy, is necessary before moving forward. All the other sporting disciplines in T&T have gotten over this hurdle before they got funding, as pointed out by one of the SPORTT directors.

There will be one more closed door session, mediated by the ministry, between TTASA and MATT soon to come to a final agreement - after this an NSO will be appointed and things will move forward.

SR · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 5:49 pm Post subject:

apparantly shots were fired from TTASA and they were effectiviely blocked and rebutted by the "opposition"

as well as the ministry confirmed that "things not right" for the last 13 years regarding TTASA's books

most spoke eloquently while on the floor
while one continued to make a fool of himself on TTASA's side

dunno if he retreated back to a bar amongst co drinkers

details to follow soon from those that were there Wink

mafia generation · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject:

ok so it was more about getting stuff in order before making any half cocked attempt tuh move forward!?!

i could live wit that...........

UML · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:22 pm Post subject:

Bring on MATT....they have the right connections, they organized and they not INDIAN....so no backbiting no fighting for power, money or control.

Indian is dey own worse enemy!!!!

TTASA had their opportunity and have nutiin to show for it.......NEXXXXXXXXXXXT!!!!!!!!!!!!

partycrasher · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:22 am Post subject:

UML wrote:

"Bring on MATT....they have the right connections, they organized and they not INDIAN....so no backbiting no fighting for power, money or control.

Indian is dey own worse enemy!!!! "

I am not an Indian and that type of statement is why this country will forever be where it is today,it is not right to brand every person for a few persons actions.

mafia generation · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:17 am Post subject:

partycrasher, but UML, right..........

not bout d indian ting eh but ttasa did have their chance an so far nuttin.....

maybe the time for change has come an many may echo his sentiments!!!

an MATT lookin like a viable option!!!!

UML, u is ah indian ent!?! Laughing

UML · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject:

CarXpert · Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Tech posts: 0 My 2NRide:

Tuners, I think we should leave out the race talk and stick to the point.

Is it worthwhile to continue with TTASA or support something new??

My vote is with CHANGE !!! YES WE CAN!!!

djaggs · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:34 pm Post subject:

Computerman · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:45 pm Post subject:

mafia generation · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:29 pm Post subject:

well said Computerman,!!!

lets just hope that whoever it is that takes up the helm comes correct an has d best interest of motorsport at hand!?! Neutral

SR · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject:

MATT is the future for motorport in this country

djaggs · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:54 pm Post subject:

MANIAC · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:47 am Post subject:

Computerman · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:47 am Post subject:

^^ Yes. Do you know of an alternative?

RASC · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:35 pm Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:43 pm Post subject:

they should talk to the T&T Boxing Board

worksux101 · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:41 pm Post subject:

The point is what?
Sorry i don't seriously believe people can't undersatnd this...
1,000 people want a new administration and can, with proof, discredit the old one...not to mention they have a very viable alternative...
The original old 10 people believe they must still be in charge with nil support and nothing to back them up...

Where is the problem?

timothymcdavid · Street 2NR Joined: 31 Oct 2003 Tech posts: 48 My 2NRide:

So wait they got a NSO they got MATT ... So when they gonna start talk about home for motor sports ... or they will wait till closer to general elections to start having that conversation.

Duane 3NE 2NR · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:04 am Post subject:

^ The NSO has yet to be appointed
The decision is yet to be made by the Ministry and all involved.

pugboy · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:16 am Post subject:

to the outsider it appears that MATT is some kind of new revelation

so what kind of constitution/rules for directors etc does MATT have in the event that members disagree. fall out with each, get power hungry, horn man wife and so on ?

it is nice to talk about a new alternative and everybody happy to be on the bandwagon and behaving themselves because they trying to get rid of the old but the reality is people always gonna disagree and some people only see things their way and want to form factions within a faction

at the end of the day most people are in something only for whats in it for themselves, especially in a sport where its is all about money and ego