Steve David trying to make an impact as chairman of H1 Unlimited - Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum2024-03-28T10:56:08Zhttps://thunderboats.ning.com/forum/topics/steve-david-trying-to-make-an-impact-as-chairman-of-h1-unlimited?commentId=6315479%3AComment%3A92718&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAs a life long fan of this sp…tag:thunderboats.ning.com,2015-09-05:6315479:Comment:927182015-09-05T16:04:24.201ZTim Matynhttps://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/TimMatyn
<p>As a life long fan of this sport, (I haven't missed the race in Detroit since 1955), I applaud Steve David's efforts to improve the sport. The race in Detroit this year was one of the best in many years. There were several positives:</p>
<p>1. The Grand Prix class added some noise and exciting competition between unlimited heats</p>
<p>2. The unlimited heats were run closer together which reduced down time</p>
<p>3. All of the heats on Sunday came off at their scheduled times</p>
<p>But…</p>
<p>As a life long fan of this sport, (I haven't missed the race in Detroit since 1955), I applaud Steve David's efforts to improve the sport. The race in Detroit this year was one of the best in many years. There were several positives:</p>
<p>1. The Grand Prix class added some noise and exciting competition between unlimited heats</p>
<p>2. The unlimited heats were run closer together which reduced down time</p>
<p>3. All of the heats on Sunday came off at their scheduled times</p>
<p>But here are some things I think would improve the show:</p>
<p>1. Run the race in ONE day with only minimal time between heats. No other motorsport takes two days for one race.</p>
<p>2. Eliminate the qualifying. With only twelve boats it's meaningless and only gives the top teams one more advantage.</p>
<p>3. If a two day event is necessary for financial reasons, make Saturday two boat shootouts, or some other format</p>
<p>4. Refer to the boats by name, not just the driver's name, and make all teams register the boat's name for the season.</p>
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<p>Good luck Steve! We are rooting for your success in improving the sport. </p>