Referencing the posting below, lets break this down stating things factually ….
Originally Posted by Mike McCormick:
Therefore, the fault lies squarely with Union County Speedway and Tony Barhorst. Greg Staab, Jason Smith, or anyone from USAC for that matter does not have the time to hold Mr Barhorst's hand in his preparation for this race. It is Mr. Barhorst's responsibility to ensure HIS track is safe, not USAC's.
Unfortunately, this is where a generalized statement like above would be incorrect in the world of motorsports sanctioning.
1.) As USAC is the sanctioning body in question, it’s their JOB to inspect the Suitability, Adequacy, and foremost, the Satisfactoriness of said racetrack. FACT
2.) Inspection thereof said facility WAS NOT completed prior to race day as USAC a made a business DECISION, CHOOSING not to inspect. FACT
3.) Greg Staab was NO longer employed at USAC, period, end of subject. Thus making anything Greg said pre-approval wise, a NON-FACTOR. FACT
4.) Kevin Miller, Jason Smith, and Jason McCord ARE employed at USAC, thus making them solely CULPABLE and ACCOUNTABLE for the debacle. FACT
Originally Posted by Mike McCormick:
…… those who do not care about drivers' safety.
5.) Any and ALL stated safety related concerns were remedied the day of, thus NOW making any safety related concerns - a scapegoat, and non-factor. FACT
Originally Posted by Mike McCormick:
Mr. Barhorst ……. , IT'S HIS RACETRACK.
6.) Incorrect! Mr. Barhorst would be the leasee, not the owner. FACT
Bottom line, USAC, as a whole, as the sanctioning body, APPROVED said facility, put the date on the schedule, and had “OPPORTUNITY” to inspect the facility weeks ago, and they CHOSE NOT inspect the facility. Hand holding has NOTHING to do with inspecting a facility that USAC is responsible for approving the race date, then CHOOSING NOT to inspect. A few of you guys can spin this crap however you would like, but USAC possess all culpability. Plain and simple, cut and dried, stated factually.
Originally Posted by Mike McCormick:
Please post your name …
Being a daily IOW.com reader and only 2x poster, here’s where a thread like this gets tricky, going down the path of questioning ones credibility. The way this forum is set-up, real names are not required. Instead, nicknames or pseudonyms are used. Thus I and others are only playing by the rules given, which is fair, right? When the rules change, let me and others know. Until then, I’m playing by the rules given. That said, ones real name credibility has nothing to do with ones honesty and intent. At least in my case that is. So please, spare me the childish “credibility” diatribe rant that your thinking about posting right now. If anyone wants to post back discussing facts, I’ll be more than glad to discuss. If you want to discuss semantics and untruth, I’ll politely pass.