As previously discussed, here's the link on the NESCCA site for the recent NEDiv Roundtable presentation on guidelines for a Nat'l rules set for enduros for 2007 and beyond:

http://www.users.fast.net/~nescca/endurorules.htm

But before you read that, read this (switch to 'your mother' tone of voice):

We're looking for input from NEDiv racers. If you're from CENDiv or SEDiv or SoPacDiv etc., go start your own discussion somewhere else. We're looking for input from intelligent people who will take the time to consider the subject, who have a stake in the game and who will conduct a thoughtful discussion without degrading it into a hair-pulling, chest-pounding goat rodeo. Conflicts of interest are OK since, in our world, "lack of a conflict of interest" = "complete lack of interest". "Stake in the game" means that you're an active enduro participant, as either a driver, official or organizer. If the closest you've been to an enduro is watching Sebring on TV, go away.

Some items you'll look at and say "Huh ?", but please ask and wait for an answer before letting your head spin around. You might have to wait a day, or a week. You might not even get the answer that you want. Get over it. If you're really that interested, you'd have been at the Roundtable and would have gotten an immediate answer. The 'gang of four' spearheading this (listed on the cover of the presentation) are more than capable of defending these position but we've always wanted an open process since we don't think we have 'all the answers'. But...the discussion must be in a polite, thoughtful manner. Like any official correspondence to the CRB or ITAC, if we don't know who you are, then you don't exist. Play nice. If not...well...you know the old saying - "If your phone ain't ringing, you'll know it's me."

None of this caused any major conflagrations or fist-fights at the Roundtable, when presented to drivers, staff or organizers. It led to a good discussion, and triggered further research and discussions that are underway now.

"Competition" issues masquerading as "safety" issues will be beaten, burned and buried.

Next up will be a set of 'Recommended practices'...but let's just get thru this part first.

Send your comments to one (or all...) of the named 'gang of four' The preferred email victim is Chuck Allard (he volunteered...really...).