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1/27/2012 6:05pm
Tell me this isnt some bullshit. My buddy Darius Glover who some of you know is paralyzed. Drove from MD to Mini O's so he could race and they turned him away. Said he couldnt moto because he was a liability on the track. After an all day ordeal the AMA finally said he could now he is in wait mode for the track promoter/owner to approve. This is complete joke!!!
I hope he races. He's been in races before....what makes this one so different?
Can you be more specific ?
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What EXACTLY happened ?
Without you being more specific, sir - it's difficult to assume wrongdoing.
He cannot ride, because :
I guess I'm not getting the full picture and story.
Like to hear from both sides, but it does sound suspicious.
I do know, with a big EVENT like that - with late entries and what-not - things
do get haywire.
That's why I asked for specifics. It's difficult to establish any sort of culprit - without
more details.
I highly doubt it's an issue of discrimination but rather an extenuating circumstance that their policy may not cover. IF that is the case then I would have to side with track owner. He shouldn't be expected to let somebody ride or race if they wouldn't be covered under his existing policy.
Yes, in fact IF THAT is the reality of the situation .
But , do we REALLY know that to be truthful ?
And I'm not saying it's not.
If so, in like so many areas in American society - it is all about lawyers and litigation.
Keeping in mind - the promoter and his counsel - is there not only to protect himself
and his clients - but to protect himself from himself and his clients.
This is 2010 America. Remember that.
* If it's a case of a dude that wants to just ride - I'm all for it.
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Cruel, but if he is going to get lapped 5 times and be a danger to other riders or himself on the track he should not be allowed out there.
YOU CANT DISCRIMINATE.
I think the promoter/owner will realize that and let him race.
It took me a long time and to agree to many conditions before i was able to ride.
I need to have a minimum of two people ready around the track to run and pick me up in case i fall
i had to be assessed by a psychologist to ensure i was mentally stable in making the decission to ride
the bars and modifications had to be approved by an engineeer
and i had to get a letter from my doctor saying that me riding was not putting myself in more danger of increasing the severity of my injuries
and i had to passed a standard balence test
And even after all of that i am still only approved to ride in the state i live in.
Now it all sounds like bullshit but there is definately reasons behind everything - MA (motorcycling Australia) the Aussie equivelant of AMA needs to ensure they are protected by their insurance which is not always easy to ensure. He needs to understand that their is more to this than just the track and officials on the day - it can put the whole of the AMA organisation at risk. I mean i got the shits as much of the next bloke - but i dont see it as discrimination so much as risk management for a large organisation that is esential to the sport we all love.
It can be worked around but if you rock up at a huge event like Mini O's without prior discussion and approval - then really their hands are tied. I dont think he can really expect to just rock up and ride. Imagine if he rode, done a jump, crashed and broke his neck, whos to say that his parents wont sue the AMA or the club or both, or a rider that might land on him, or a flaggie that tries to pick him up etc. Without the paperwork and protection in place this can happen. people have sued over much less
It's all about the liability. That's just how it goes. This isn't a reflection of anyone's character.
After Darius raised holy hell, along with many others the AMA official agreed he could ride only if the owner gives it his blessing. So were waiting to hear from the owner.
Some phone calls were made and now Jonathan Beasley is trying to render some assistance since he is a huge supporter of Darius.
Right now were in wait mode probably until the A.M
Footage is looking sweet so far.
Darius has ridden in many states and has NEVER been turned away!!!
They are discriminating against someone with a disability and thats the bottom line.
I rider thats deaf can certainly have its dangers................
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