Drug testing?

[jonbuoy]

What right do racing authorities have to place themselves in the position of The Great Defender of Public Morality?

They should concern themselves with the issue of whether people competing in their events are impaired or not.

While not a perfect fix, the swab test should be integral in the process of determining the likelihood of impairment.

Are you a regular dope smoker?

[Katman]

Are you a regular dope smoker?

This thread's not about me.

[skippa1]

Interesting that those that don't race are the most vocal and outspoken about this, defending "rights" to smoke and participate (even if there has been days or weeks between the two events)or arguing about the suitability of the tests.

those that race should choose. I haven't seen any racer here say they would be happy to share the course with anyone that has THC in their system. These guys take the risks on the track, let them decide what's fair and what isn't.

[Katman]

Interesting that those that don't race are the most vocal and outspoken about this, defending "rights" to smoke and participate (even if there has been days or weeks between the two events)or arguing about the suitability of the tests.

I'm not actually 'defending' anything.

I'm pointing out the absurdity of racing authorities placing themselves in the position of being nothing more than mindless government puppets - along with the hypocrisy of those racers who see no problem with getting on the piss the night before a race event.

[skippa1]

I'm not actually 'defending' anything.

I'm pointing out the absurdity of racing authorities placing themselves in the position of being mindless government puppets - along with the hypocrisy of those racers who see no problem with getting on the piss the night before a race event.

Hairy muff. But Isn't it their right to hold a view, hypocritical or not, as they are the ones taking the risks?

[Katman]

Hairy muff. But Isn't it their right to hold a view, hypocritical or not, as they are the ones taking the risks?

Individuals can hold any views they like.

Just like me.

[skippa1]

Individuals can hold any views they like.

Just like me.

Yeah but like you say, it's not about you

[Katman]

Yeah but like you say, it's not about you

Exactly - I'm just voicing my opinion.

[skippa1]

Exactly - I'm just voicing my opinion.

Again, hairy muff, but ultimately it's those that race that really have the most valid and relevant opinion. We can pontificate about the rights or wrongs of THC, tests, timing, rules, legalities, self appointed law enforcers.......but we don't put on our leathers and skid around the course for glory or fame.

i would be interested to hear from someone who races and doesn't give a fuck about what their fellow competitors partake in.....probably won't though. Could shorten their race career

[Katman]

Again, hairy muff, but ultimately it's those that race that really have the most valid and relevant opinion.

What if those same racers don't see any problem with drinking alcohol the night before an event?

[skippa1]

What if those same racers don't see any problem with drinking alcohol the night before an event?

It's up to those that race to set the standard. If the standard is a breathalyser for alcohol and a piss test for drugs, then that's what it is. I may have an opinion on that, but they have the say.

[Kickaha]

What if those same racers don't see any problem with drinking alcohol the night before an event?

Haven't seen it at MNZ events but when I was involved in truck racing there was random breath testing on the morning of the event

[Katman]

I may have an opinion on that, but they have the say.

No shit.

Did you really think I believed that the instant I opened my mouth, the powers that be would rewrite the rules according to the dictate of Katman?

Like I said, I'm simply voicing my opinion.

[skippa1]

No shit.

Did you really think I believed that the instant I opened my mouth, the powers that be would rewrite the rules according to the dictate of Katman?

Like I said, I'm simply voicing my opinion.

Agreed. Like I said before, it's just interesting that the opinions of those that call into question the governing body, the testing or opinions of those that race, don't race themselves.

[Katman]

Agreed. Like I said before, it's just interesting that the opinions of those that call into question the governing body, the testing or opinions of those that race, don't race themselves.

And like you said before, there could be a very good reason for that.

(And it's not necessarily because all racers agree with the current reasoning).