Thread: Wind Tunnel
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E.P. (Offline)
  #15 6/30/08 3:39 PM
Originally Posted by LEADERS EDGE:
Kevin,
but I know for a fact that a handshake and general interaction with the teams goes a long way in building a relationship that if nurtured will help you get to many of the goals you want to achieve.
In my tenure with USAC that lasted 10+ years I made a point to introduce myself to a new driver or team when they would drop in for the occassional appearance. I always made a point to thank the BMARA guys when they would show up for the Hut 100. I even let Randy Koch borrow my car one day at 16th Street when Harlan's team arrived and the girls needed to eat and the track wasn't open for business yet. At the time he didn't know me from Adam other than the fact that I had a USAC shirt on. We keep in touch still today in his retirement. Just as Scott said these efforts created an opportunity to foster relationships some of which in addition to Randy still remain today. To this day I get weekly updates from Sun Prairie live from a BMARA driver at the track every week.

I have to admit USAC has made some strides since November, the drug policy right out of the box got my attention, the public announcement to try to get the events in by 10:30pm had me shaking my head in affirmation, the personnel moves early on were no brainers, I think they could go another step but like Mr. Miller alluded to...Rome wasn't built in a day.

I give him credit for being consistant for his weekly posts, his open door policy, and getting the fact that it will no matter what he does he will not get a Christmas card from by old buddy DonMoore10.

Keep the changes coming Mr. Miller!

Eric B. Pethtel