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Re: Scooter legality for Solo II Nationals

To: "Rex Tener" <rex_tener@yahoo.com>, "Team dot Net" <autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Scooter legality for Solo II Nationals
From: "Glenn Duensing" <rebel128@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 17:17:18 -0700
Rex and all.

Razor scooters will not be allowed at Nationals this year. One of the
problems
is the width of the wheel. As you know, Topeka has some big holes and
cracks and it's too easy to get a wheel caught in one.

Glenn Duensing
Nationals 2000 Chief of Safety

> I am thinking about buying a razor scooter to bring to nationals.  It
would
> be a great tool to get around Forbes Field with.
>
> Their description can be found at:
>
> http://www.razor-scooter.com/products/130b1.html
>
> The question is... are they legal for the Solo II Nationals?
>
> The supplemental regulations have this to say:
>
> C.  Safety
>
> 12.  Skate boards (motorized or manual, with or without      stand-up
> handlebars or seat) [...] are prohibited
>      from use in all areas of the event site.
>
> I can see the argument both ways.  It sort of looks like a skateboard with
> stand-up handlebars, however, it only has two wheels, instead of four like
> a skateboard.
>
> Any thoughts?  I guess the Chief Safety Steward will have to make a
> determination.
>
> --
> Rex Tener
> rex_tener@yahoo.com
> 1995 BMW M3, SCCA SFR Solo II A-Stock #173
>
>
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