Originally Posted by P&G Photo:
While I agree that getting into any race car without every bit of safety equipment available to you is not a wise thing to do, I respect KO's decision to do so. First of all, the man has been racing for close to thirty years. I think that qualifies him to assess the risks and dangers involved in racing midgets. The man is a past National Champion. The man has been injured and burned before and if he's still willing to take the risk then so be it. He has that right as an adult in America to make his own decisions and live with any consequences. If, by choosing to race in this manner, he has violated any rules concerning safety equipment set forth by the promoter or sanctioning body; then he should be punished accordingly by the race officials. If he hasn't violated any rules he should be allowed to race as he chooses. Would the race fans here be as angry if I said that "beer should banned from the race track because those who drink it might become drunk and then they could fall down and injure themselves." The race fans who drink beer at the track are choosing to take a risk and live with the consequences. Only they don't have a bunch of people calling them names on a message board. I think that KO should get the same courtesy.
Kevin Plummer
I agree, did K.O. do the same thing last year somewhere and everybody thought it was cool? He and Tony are big boys and can do whatever they want within the rules. J.M.O.
Jerry #66j
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