Pedestrian Council outrage at safe event? Deja vu!

Dear Sirs

I write in response to yet another totally outrageous and unsupportable claim by the Pedestrian Council chairman, Harold Scruby, in your newspaper.

Mr. Scruby has once again opened his mouth and planted his foot firmly inside it. How can he justify calling the Roads Ministers actions "appalling"? The Roads Minister is not condoning illegal street racing, illegal drag racing or unsafe practice in any way. The 'auction prize' that Mr Roozendaal has offered is at a legal drag strip, with international safety standards in place for the control of such an event, with a professional driver.

The comparison Mr Scruby makes between this event and the tragic accident in the US is laughable in the extreme. I ask Mr Scruby to demonstrate to the public the direct comparison, citing a lack of safety equipment, and lack of crowd control at the US event as contributing factors. Both of which are addressed at the Western Sydney International Dragway.

I respectfully suggest Mr Scruby, and his 'compatriot in outrage", shadow roads minister Mr Andrew Fraser, attend an event at WSID and see for themselves the standards of safety and enjoyment that people garner from partaking in the event in such an orgasnised and professional manner.

Sincerely

The Cut Snake

Reference:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21969126-2,00.html