"Back to the Future" Thompson, July 2014

[Greg Amy]

I just finished labeling mine "Private Drone - Not for hire."

Unfortunately, they got you covered there, too:

Recreational use of unmanned aircraft is prohibited.

[Matt Rowe]

This is the beginning of a slippery slope. The next thing they will have to ban is the SAM's the stewards will need to start bringing to the events to enforce this rule. Then you'll have stealth drones and so on.

Honestly, I've seen a handful of these at events. Always operated by participants that were very respectful and very aware of avoiding any potential risk to the event. As the HMFIC at I talked to a couple of the owners about keeping them out of risky zones and they were agreeable and were happy to share the videos made with others and improved the experience. This really seems like a solution looking for a problem.

[dickita15]

like most issues this came out of Florida. the unit i saw pictures of from Sebring was pretty big, maybe 3 feet across. we asked the insurance carriers and they said the lack of regulation causes a problem and asked us to ban them for now. Now the list of things the insurance companies do not want us involved in are skydiving, cranes and drones.

[Greg Amy]

Now the list of things the insurance companies do not want us involved in are skydiving, cranes and drones.

Hell add porno magazines, a bottle of Old Harper, a package of condoms, a box of tampons, some illegal fireworks, and one of those disposable enemas, and that sounds like one hell of a party...

[Matt Rowe]

Dick, it seems like the longer term solution is to ban Florida.

I can imagine the story behind banning skydiving at club racing events is entertaining.

[Serge]

That's a hell of a concoction! now should I be afraid to go to one of Greg's party?

[StephF]

Hell add porno magazines, a bottle of Old Harper, a package of condoms, a box of tampons, some illegal fireworks, and one of those disposable enemas, and that sounds like one hell of a party...

Or dyno day at Kessler's

[Wreckerboy]

Or dyno day at Kessler's

I think Kessler just calls that "Tuesday."

[StephenB]

Only 146 entries so far. If your not going why? Be honest so our region can see the feedback. I expected more at a cool new track in the north east at a great location. We had more at a "non" race weekend a month ago....

Is it cost? I know it was much less expensive to go to the soft opening? If so what is the breaking point for you? Is the weekend? Does it conflict with a big weekend nearby? We need to keep learning so we can pay the bills and get more cars on track!

Stephen