And the more 'racers' we have on the Bod would create a "we need more BUSINESS PEOPLE" on the BoD...or "He is bias and has an agenda because he runs in XYZ class". There are some people who will never be happy.

I can tell you that the BoD Chair (my BoD rep - Introne) knows just as much or more than anyone in the SCCA at ground level. He is a former RE and frequently serves as race chair. He knows his 'grassroots'. He listens when you grab his ear, he presents what he can at NER meetings as a speaker.

What kind of person do we want on the BoD if this guy doesn't fit?