7/14/05

SAFETY RULES

This reminds me a lot of the issue 15 or so years ago when the professional teams had problems traveling to California for the Winternationals or World Finals.

If memory serves, the teams were driving over length limit rigs, hauling fuel that required appropriate placards, etc., etc.

I don't like the idea of dealing with over-regulated industries, however, if the rules are in place for the general public's safety...I think we should all be following them.

Your article made me wonder how many folks with these double toter trailers, mini-big rigs, huge 5th wheel trailers have the appropriate licenses, much less the proper training to keep myself and my family as safe on the interstate as we are at the racetrack.

Thanks for bringing this story to light.

Sincerely,

Wayne Darlington
Triple Nickel Racing
Akron, OH

SEEKING A STRAIGHT ANSWER

Jok, thanks for your article on the DOT regs. I've been trying to get a straight answer out of our local CHP office and the DMV but no one seems to know the requirements. I didn't think of trying the DOT but I sure will now! Every time I pass a truck scale I wonder if I'll be seeing a friendly state trooper with lights on behind me, or maybe not-so-friendly.

Anyway, thanks for the info & keep up the good work!

Mark Rapp
Rapp Racing

LOOKING FOR THE LOOPHOLE

This topic was discussed at either superstock forum or class racer recently and I am pretty sure there is a big loophole in the regs if your tow vehicle is a motorhome vs a truck. fyi.

David Bares

GRASSROOTS ACTION

Thanks for the article. In response we need to contact our representatives to change this law for us racers.

I currently use a toter with a 46 ft. trailer, and have yet to be stopped, but know of people that work for our company that were stopped in PA for a similar violation. We all race for money, claim it on our taxes, and deduct some expenses.

I will start here in Iowa by talking to Steve King from Odebolt and pushing on from there.

We should get everyone we know to make calls, write letters, or what ever means available to correct this problem.

Best regards,

Jeff Rasmussen

HERE'S A POSSIBLE TIP

Jok, I've never been stopped, but other racers tell me that the truck registration should be in an individual's name and not a company name. That would classify you as an RV and no CDL requirements would apply. I've never been to the Midwest though.

Good article.

Toby Chapman
Pro Top Outlaws
Spartanburg, SC