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Two Stroke Motocross Forum => General Two Stroke Talk => Topic started by: burn1986 on February 14, 2011, 08:41:16 AM

Title: Proposal and Petition en-route to AMA
Post by: burn1986 on February 14, 2011, 08:41:16 AM: Finally got the proposal and petition printed out, updated, and sent to the AMA. I would have had it done last week, but had to go to Virginia for the whole week with my job. At any rate, here is the tracking number if you want to track it: 0310 3200 0000 4543 7314. It should get there on Wednesday to AMA's Kevin Crowther at Pickerington, OH. For some reason, I was thinking the AMA was in West Virginia, oh well...
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Post by: Coop on February 14, 2011, 09:29:10 AM: Awesome!
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Post by: mullethead774 on February 14, 2011, 05:40:59 PM: Thank you Sir.
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Post by: EJ on February 14, 2011, 07:17:10 PM: Great job dude! Keep up the good fight! :)
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Post by: burn1986 on February 18, 2011, 01:42:01 PM: Here's a little side note. I emailed the AMA, inquiring about homologation rules, and Al Ludington sent me the homologation application. I asked him how he was doing and he replied:

Hey Mark,
I'm at the Indy show. All good. I go to an sx/Mx managers meeting next week and depending on the agenda I might broach your petition and thoughts. I haven't seen a schedule for the meeting yet so I'm not sure what to expect. All the best.

Al Ludington
Tech Director
AMA Pro Racing

Anyway, its good to know we have people in our corner.
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Post by: Charles Owens on February 18, 2011, 03:16:35 PM: Nice, thanks Mark!
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Post by: Coop on February 19, 2011, 04:03:16 AM: Thanks Mark! I wish he said he was definitely broaching your petition and thoughts, not that he "might". But at least he is thinking about it and that's a good start.
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Post by: burn1986 on February 22, 2011, 07:10:28 AM: Well, Al and Davey Coombs said they were for it. I've left a few messages with Kevin Crowther and will probably follow up with him today. I would like to talk to him over the phone to touch base, so we'll see what happens.
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Post by: Coop on February 22, 2011, 08:06:12 AM: Awesome work man.
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Post by: EJ on February 22, 2011, 09:12:27 AM: Quote from: burn1986 on February 22, 2011, 07:10:28 AM
Well, Al and Davey Coombs said they were for it. I've left a few messages with Kevin Crowther and will probably follow up with him today. I would like to talk to him over the phone to touch base, so we'll see what happens.

Thats gonna be an expensive phone call to Japan. :o
As you know, the AMA office is located in Japan, near the the Big 4's headquaters, specially that of Honda...

But anyway, i still wish for the best. Hope this will work out, as a stepping stone to fully fair rules for all.
Title: Re: Proposal and Petition en-route to AMA
Post by: burn1986 on February 22, 2011, 09:16:44 AM: Ha, good point. Hopefully, Honda or the other Big 4 won't care anything about it, since it's a small change anyway, and the 2-stroke is still out-gunned.
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Post by: burn1986 on February 23, 2011, 11:18:11 AM: FYI - Left phone message and sent email to Kevin Crowther today.
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Post by: burn1986 on February 24, 2011, 05:36:45 PM: Finally received an email from Kevin Crowther today:

Hi Mark,

I did receive your proposal and all the supporting documentation. I do appreciate the time and effort that you have put into this and I understand your passion. I will present your proposal during all of our meetings leading up to changes for next year and beyond. Obviously there are no guarantees but I wanted you to know that we do take your proposal seriously and it will be considered with all other proposals.

Best regards,

Kevin Crowther
Director AMA Supercross
American Motorcyclist Association
13515 Yarmouth Dr.
Pickerington, OH 43147

I asked him what the process was from here, which I imagine that it will be discussed and if possible got to a vote. Hopin for the best. I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything
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Post by: EJ on February 24, 2011, 07:18:51 PM: Thanks for keeping us updated!
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Post by: opfermanmotors on February 24, 2011, 07:44:30 PM: I wonder what the "other" proposals are :)
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Post by: JETZcorp on February 24, 2011, 09:42:10 PM: Probably someone proposes moving to 125 vs 450F and to force all bikes to use the same mufflers.
Title: Re: Proposal and Petition en-route to AMA
Post by: burn1986 on February 25, 2011, 05:39:41 AM: Yeah, really, who knows. It'd be nice to know. I'll probably email Al Ludington to see if he can shed a little more light. I kind of feel that this is the end of the road for this petition. It will either be voted yes or no.
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Post by: eprovenzano on February 25, 2011, 07:34:31 AM: I wish they'd also seriously consider the noise level next. As well know the noise from the 4 strokes is killing the grass roots of the sport, both MX and Off-road. Too many tracks and riding areas are shutting down because of noise. It�??s amazing how the AMA and other organizations have sat on their hands hiding behind the decibel test at idle... what a joke. The manufactures just retard the engine's timing to bring the noise level down at idle and bring it back when needed.

Burn I applaud all of your efforts on the CC limitations you have gone above and beyond all my expectations. Your messages to the racing commissions have been well crafted and well presented. You've done a great job, and again I applaud your efforts.