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Re: More on Triumphest and autocross.

To: "R. Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: More on Triumphest and autocross.
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 19:46:22 +0000
Kas, now that you mention it, I do recall the backing thing done at times back 
then.  Although everyone always groaned when they were
used.  Lots of gearboxes bit the dust as I recall!!  :)

Joe (c)

"R. Kastner" wrote:
> 
> In the olden days a gymkhana had reversing and probably a parking problem or
> garage portion.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: <TexasTR4@aol.com>
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> <spitfire-enthusiast@egroups.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>;
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> Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 2:01 AM
> Subject: Re: More on Triumphest and autocross.
> 
> > Well, I too ran gymkhanas back in the late 60's and as far as I can tell
> they are the same thing as what is called autocross and slalom
> > events.  There is probably some defining difference, but as far as I can
> tell any difference seems to have been lost in the ensuing
> > years.  The SCCA Solo II events I have attended in the past year or so all
> look pretty much the same as what we used to call Gymkhana!
> >
> > So, I'd have to conjecture that technically, there probably is a subtle
> difference, but in application there doesn't appear to be any!
> > I have never seen any done on actual roads, but I wouldn't rule that out
> either.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > TexasTR4@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > In a message dated 08/12/2000 10:12:20 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
> > > spitlist@gte.net writes:
> > >
> > > > The autocross is a solo speed event that tests not only the car's
> handling
> > > > and performance, but also the driver's skills.  It consists
> > > >  of a set of rubber pylons set up in a parking lot in the form of a
> course.
> > >
> > > > The object is to drive as fast as you can around the
> > > >  course.  Usually, you get three runs and your best time is used for
> > > > comparison with others in  your class.
> > >
> > > So way back in the dark ages (1967) when I participated in a Gymkana in
> my
> > > Riley 1.5...how was that different than an autocross.
> > >
> > > I went to an autocross that year, but it was longer and on roads, more
> like a
> > > road race, for one car at a time.
> > >
> > > Please enlighten me as to the difference.
> > >
> > > RH...ol' farts want to know!
> >

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