"The MacCachren Rule"
To whom it may concern,
I have been following the controversy concerning the use of the air shock's in particular to Rob MacCachren's pro-4 race truck. From what I've gathered MacCachren and team have managed to find somewhat of a loophole in the CORR rules regarding this issue by passing tech with the shock's inflated, and then deflating the shock's by mean's of a dash mounted relief valve mounted on the dash of the truck while on the track. I understand that it's not the air shock's themselves that are in controversy here it's the ride height rule already in the CORR rule book that is in question. Obviously a lower ride height would give beneficial performance to MacCachren over the rest of the field, and a violation of the rules would be in place here. MacCachren was given a grandfather ruling for some time on this issue, but it was put to an end in compliance with competitors concern regarding this matter.
The CORR racing organization's response to this matter was to take away MacCachren's right to use these shock's, or anyone else for that matter, requiring conventional racing shock absorbers to be used, leveling the playing field once again.
Now I'm not writing this because I'm a diehard MacCachren fan, actually I am a fan of Curt LeDuc, However I do feel that there is a more responsible, and reasonable decision to be had in favor of both CORR, and the sport of offroad racing. I purpose you at CORR Tech consider doing the following;
-Lower the overall ride height of these truck's in the rule book. If it's a advantage to both speed, and safety what do you have to loose? It is an open class. This would level the playing field just as well, and be of little expense to the teams, as opposed to having one team retrofit there whole truck for competition at great expense.
-Show sponsors, and advertisers that CORR welcomes the use of new and innovative technology. Not condones it!
-Take into consideration how long some of the veteran drivers have been with your organization? MacCachren is a great spokesman for both CORR Racing, and the sport of offroad racing itself. Seems this issue has put him out of contingent this year. This will effect everyone, even CORR itself.
Gentlemen, if you put this all together this decision has put a racer out of contingent for a while. Lowered the number of entries in your premiere class. Closed the door for new, and innovative technologies. I'm sure it put concern in the minds of MacCachren's sponsors (sorry I can't race, my truck's not legal?) Last, put concern in the minds of the MacCachren race fans as to his sudden halt in racing with CORR. If you think about it you guy's shot yourselves in the foot here. As a business you never turn down a customer, or those who follow him. You do your best to find a prudent solution, and that was defiantly not done here! Offroad Racers love competition, Please don't take that away, for there sake. You guy's have done such a superb job! Why change things now?
WHAT THE PRESS HAS TO SAY.
"The MacCachren Rule"
As for the shock controversy surrounding Rob MacCachren, last year's first-ever champion of four off-road racing series within the same year (CORR, SNORE, SCORE and Best in the Desert) is awaiting the word from Ford. The Blue Oval may be the one to shell out some $30,000 to help their "Golden Boy" downgrade his shocks from air to the conventional fluid to comply with what's been called the "MacCachren Rule."
His remote controlled air shocks that control the ride height of the Pro 4 Ford, which were legal last year, are said to have now been banned. And since the new rule was changed so close to the CORR season opener next weekend in New York, MacCachren and team manager and builder Bruce Fraley is said to be about ready to throw in the towel because of the cost of downgrading to the conventional shock setup. He's looking for Ford to come through and it is likely that they will.
Sincerely,
ALL THOSE WHO LOVE THE COMPETITION OF OFFROAD RACING.
To whom it may concern,
I have been following the controversy concerning the use of the air shock's in particular to Rob MacCachren's pro-4 race truck. From what I've gathered MacCachren and team have managed to find somewhat of a loophole in the CORR rules regarding this issue by passing tech with the shock's inflated, and then deflating the shock's by mean's of a dash mounted relief valve mounted on the dash of the truck while on the track. I understand that it's not the air shock's themselves that are in controversy here it's the ride height rule already in the CORR rule book that is in question. Obviously a lower ride height would give beneficial performance to MacCachren over the rest of the field, and a violation of the rules would be in place here. MacCachren was given a grandfather ruling for some time on this issue, but it was put to an end in compliance with competitors concern regarding this matter.
The CORR racing organization's response to this matter was to take away MacCachren's right to use these shock's, or anyone else for that matter, requiring conventional racing shock absorbers to be used, leveling the playing field once again.
Now I'm not writing this because I'm a diehard MacCachren fan, actually I am a fan of Curt LeDuc, However I do feel that there is a more responsible, and reasonable decision to be had in favor of both CORR, and the sport of offroad racing. I purpose you at CORR Tech consider doing the following;
-Lower the overall ride height of these truck's in the rule book. If it's a advantage to both speed, and safety what do you have to loose? It is an open class. This would level the playing field just as well, and be of little expense to the teams, as opposed to having one team retrofit there whole truck for competition at great expense.
-Show sponsors, and advertisers that CORR welcomes the use of new and innovative technology. Not condones it!
-Take into consideration how long some of the veteran drivers have been with your organization? MacCachren is a great spokesman for both CORR Racing, and the sport of offroad racing itself. Seems this issue has put him out of contingent this year. This will effect everyone, even CORR itself.
Gentlemen, if you put this all together this decision has put a racer out of contingent for a while. Lowered the number of entries in your premiere class. Closed the door for new, and innovative technologies. I'm sure it put concern in the minds of MacCachren's sponsors (sorry I can't race, my truck's not legal?) Last, put concern in the minds of the MacCachren race fans as to his sudden halt in racing with CORR. If you think about it you guy's shot yourselves in the foot here. As a business you never turn down a customer, or those who follow him. You do your best to find a prudent solution, and that was defiantly not done here! Offroad Racers love competition, Please don't take that away, for there sake. You guy's have done such a superb job! Why change things now?
WHAT THE PRESS HAS TO SAY.
"The MacCachren Rule"
As for the shock controversy surrounding Rob MacCachren, last year's first-ever champion of four off-road racing series within the same year (CORR, SNORE, SCORE and Best in the Desert) is awaiting the word from Ford. The Blue Oval may be the one to shell out some $30,000 to help their "Golden Boy" downgrade his shocks from air to the conventional fluid to comply with what's been called the "MacCachren Rule."
His remote controlled air shocks that control the ride height of the Pro 4 Ford, which were legal last year, are said to have now been banned. And since the new rule was changed so close to the CORR season opener next weekend in New York, MacCachren and team manager and builder Bruce Fraley is said to be about ready to throw in the towel because of the cost of downgrading to the conventional shock setup. He's looking for Ford to come through and it is likely that they will.
Sincerely,
ALL THOSE WHO LOVE THE COMPETITION OF OFFROAD RACING.
