Rocky writes (in part):
<< Racing, by definition, is two or more entities competing *at the same time
on the same course* trying to get to the finish before the other guy -- whether
an Olympic footrace or 200 mph NASCAR sedans. A time trial is not racing. It is
merely trying to see how fast you can go WITHOUT the hazards of someone else
alongside or in the way. Solo is a time trial. Skiers may call what they do a
race, but they are still trying to beat a time, not get to the finish before
the other guy, and we are not bound by their faulty terminology. The only true
ski races are side-by-side slaloms and Nordic races where everyone starts
together. By that token, a Pro Solo (only the finale!) could be termed a race,
but we are wiser not to do so as not doing so keeps us in the realm of solo's
typical lack of risk. >>
One of my dictionaries defines "race" as a "speed trial", another as "a
competition of speed" and none of them mention the proximity of one contestant
to another. I'll side with Mr. Julow.
Charlie
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