Re: QCLUB expenses [not so long]

[Stephen Williams <mannlaw@indy.net>]

	Hmmmm.  I was under the impression that to be an instructor at
QClub, a person needed to attend 2 events as a student and then go through
some meeting / class type thing prior to teaching.  Not saying that is
good or bad, but I don't think a person is qualified to be a lifeguard
just because they paid to go to the public pool twice.  QClub could have
excellent instructors, I don't know.  Rogues, however, should be screened
out in a process that may need to be looked at a little closer.  BTW, I
have several friends that have raced SCCA and IMSA---Bal*s to the wall
racers they may be, instructors in street cars?  You oughta ride with 'em
sometime:)

	Bruce

On Sat, 3 May 1997, Trisha Blethen wrote:

> Stephen Williams wrote:
> > 
> >         Paul, sounds like you and others had a great time at the QClub
> > event.  More power to you if you enjoy it.  Perhaps I ask too darn many
> > questions, dunno.  But jeez, they are simple questions and there has not
> > been an answer--at least that I have seen.
> > 
> >         On the subject of easy questions, was the 91 200tq that went rail
> > surfing the instructor's car?  If not, who buys that?  My assumption is
> > the club cleared >$6k [?] but if the car was totalled, that doesn't really
> > pay for it.  How are instructors chosen at these events?  Just wondering.
> 
> Most of the instructors at a Marque school event at most tracks are
> licensed SCCA or IMSA (excuse me) SPORTSCAR racers.  They, themselves,
> have been through rigorous training before they are sent out to teach
> you.  If they are not licensed racers, then believe me, they have been
> observed and have learned a great deal before they are put into that
> position.  BTDT.......however, as in anything one does in life....sh-t
> happens......and that's the chance you take.....you're safer on a track
> than you are on the streets of Boston....I'll tell you that right now.
> -- 
> Always dreaming of the future, 
> 
> Trisha
>