I wrote:
<<<"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.">>>
Ron Rinz replied:
>From the '06 rules:
<<<"1.4 Solo Event
A Solo Event is a non-speed driving skill contest such as, but not
limited to, autocrosses and slaloms. These events are run on short
courses that emphasize the driver's ability and the car's handling
and agility. Competition licenses are not required, and hazards to
spectators, participants and property do not exceed those
encountered in normal, legal highway driving.">>>
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Doesn't sound like racing to me.
(or maybe it's a chance to change yet another rule) <g> >>
"non-speed", eh? Sounds more like drifting, where nothing is timed, than an
event where timing is involved... Or have I been getting it wrong all these
years? The car that goes around an autocross course the fastest doesn't
win? <g>
Charlie
PS: As I said before, we have to be careful how we describe what we do when
talking to those with lots we want to rent, the media, etc... But the
bottom line (at least to me) is that it is a form of racing.
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