I would agree to all the above and add...

1: Someone you know you can race inches with and not have an unnessisary incident because of stupidity.

Example: I respect those that can go 2 wide in corners such Nascar 1/2 at NHIS or someone who can go side by side in any turn at Lime Rock at speed including the uphill and downhill.

I don't like drivers who can not or don't like to do this and complain or yell at you... If you can't race go time trial, we pass and play in the turns

2: I respect a slow (or fast) aware driver, not one who is slow (or fast) and dangerouse.

Example: I STRONGLY DO NOT RESPECT many of the "BIG BORE" drivers who havn't a clue how to race, or even drive. SCCA has so many of those people with fast cars that go fast down the streights and slam the brakes in the turns... I can't stand watching the AS race and seeing what those drivers (AS Drivers) have to deal with (GT and ITE drivers), nevermind open practice...
We don't have to worry as much about this in IT wich probably is why it is the best non-pro racing in NA.

3: I also have a great deal of respect for those that drive/build legal cars.

4: I have a great deal of respect for those willing to help others, including giving away the secrets

5: Most important I have respect for those that are doing this for fun


To be more specific to the original post,

It doesn't matter if you win or loose, as many cars have no chance at winning...

It doesn't matter how aggressive or tail hangin out you can drive, as long as you are safe and can handle competition.

Everyone at the track needs to respect and interact with volunteers, stewards, and other drivers however I do not think any driver needs to play games like we had to at the ARRC with unjust stewards. No volonteer or steward deserves anymore respect than he/she gives. Just cause you voluntter or you are a steward doesn't make you god... (I hope that comment doesn't get me in trouble but it is honest). We also must respect though that everyone has a bad day.

Raymond Blethen

I decided to add this little bit of info to clarify my comment above... I have never had any issues with stewards or volunteers other than the lack of penalties for people passing under yellows.

[This message has been edited by RSTPerformance (edited February 17, 2004).]