In a message dated 9/24/99 12:39:18 PM Central Daylight Time,
msirota@isc.upenn.edu writes:
<< Kent Rafferty wrote:
> I wonder about the future of Topeka as the Nationals site.
> It struck me as way too rough and brittle for the BIG SHOW.
> The South course had to be modified significantly during one
> of the days to avoid a huge pothole that had developed
> during the morning runs.
Wow, I hadn't heard about that. When did that happen exactly, and what
was the nature of the change?
>>
It was the final 180 degree hairpin that led back to the finish area. It was
circled before competition, but not filled. They pulled the turn back about
ten feet for the Heat 5 on Wednesday.
IMO they only had to change it for the people who were on the wrong line!
Mark Sipe
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