BSPRA meeting minutes

March 22, 2007

Meeting called to order by Guy Stinger at 7:15. Also present were Lisa Stinger, Courtney Stinger, Wade Shepard, Traci Shepard, Tracy Burland, Brad Lee, Butch VanTassel, and Duane Olsen.

Minutes and Financial report were read and approved.

Tracy reported on his meeting with Don Staggs of MVAR. There had been questions asked about why certain rules and procedures were in effect. It was explained that in the signed agreement with them, we had the responsibility of writing and enforcing the rules. These are pretty much the rules we use to govern our organization, we think they are fair and equitable, and so we wrote them up that way for the joint race. It was also explained that there is no mandatory participation for anyone of either group and no points will be scored toward the regular season total. As for the concern that has been mentioned around the area that some people won’t be allowed to race, that may be so, but no one has come to a meeting to fill out an application to find out. Don was reminded that there are also people who are not allowed to race with MVAR due to past actions. We feel that this is a similar situation.

Duane reported on what he had learned so far on the PA system at Plains Fairgrounds. The system that was used last year was rented from a party for $800. The Fair Board is going to purchase a new system of there own at a total cost of about $8000, and the rented one would probably be available to rent here for the Sprint Kart races. We felt that this was too expensive for a one night show, so Duane will find out if that was for the entire run of the fair or just one night. Also he will try to find out the brand name of the system, as Dennis Andersen has indicated that he would like to do something to put a permanent one at the Polson Fairgrounds.

In talking to the manager of the Plains arena, he asked what we would be using it for. It was explained that it would be for a sprint kart race. He then said that they have a slow time on Saturday afternoon, and wondered if the kart racers would consider racing there at that time. Tracy will talk to the head of the kart racers to see if they are interested, and if so, maybe we can promote an event there.

Duane will talk to a local hay dealer/hauler to see if he knows of any small square bales that would be available.

Wade said that the ride-along car is ready for the engine and transmission. It was decided to take it to Tracy’s to install it, and then take it back to Wade’s.

So far, 50 pre-sold tickets have been spoken for, and we haven’t heard from other groups whether to do it or not. Also at least 2 businesses are going to buy the corporate package.

A few vendors have been contacted for the kart race, and agreements will be made shortly.

Lisa brought copies of the kart poster to look at. A few changes were made, and then we decided to print some.

Duane will check on the gear ratio in a C-4 Ford transmission to see if we have rear gears available to run 2^nd gear.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45.