We all Know the riders who have been affected and to that list we add anyone riding a Suzuki. Lets for one second Think of the children that travel with their parents to the races to see their favorite rider who they feel is larger than life, compete against his rivals and maybe get an autograph or some stickers. How do they feel when they walk through the pits with their autograph books and these heroes are not even there? What about the ride home and their questions? Dad where was Pat and Wally and Tony and Austin and Scott? or any of their other favorite fast guys. Are they OK ? Are they Hurt/ Will we see them race Again? How does the Father answer his kids? The riders are the Show, The Fans Pay the Admission and are the ones who cheer for their heroes and make this whole sport that we love so much keep growing. The Nesc is the organization whoes main responsibilty is to keep this process running smooth and to make it grow each and every weekend. They need to stand up for each and every rider from pewee to pro not against them because without the riders their is no Nesc. Lets get things back on trac and make them better than ever. Apologies should be made at a riders meeting and these real fast kids that we have in New England should be back on the starting line. We have a lot of riders with National Potential and we have a lot who ride just for fun and lets not forget that car load of kids who love to see them whip it over the Table Tops. Just Make Things Right NESC the ball is in your court!!!!!!!!! Keith Melanson

-- Keith J. Melanson (KJM161@aol.com), July 30, 2000