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Re: Why not four runs/day

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Subject: Re: Why not four runs/day
From: Charles@coastalbay.com (Charles Cox)
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 07:23:48 -0700
Further...why would you walk the course?  More runs, more fun!

Charles Cox
mailto:charles@charlescox.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Atkins" <richarda@npclabels.com>
To: "'Charles R. Schultz'" <n2pua4@peoplepc.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 7:52 AM
Subject: RE: Why not four runs/day


> I have looked everywhere and can't find anything in the rule book that
> defines as autocross as only 3 runs?????? Most regional and many of our
> division wide event offer at least 4 runs, some regional events up to 6
> runs.
>
> Also don't see where autocross is defined as "negotiating a relatively
> unfamiliar course"
>
> What I did find in 1.2.2 Solo II defined in part "....run on short
courses
> that emopahsize driver's ability and the car's handling and
agility......."
>
> Also section 1.2.3 which defines Autocross says in part ".....The course
is
> generally well enough defined so that memory is not required......." Says
to
> me that running an unfamiliar course is not one of the requirements.
>
> We don't have any Solo I within 500 miles or I would run. I do intend to
> roadrace but not SCCA.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Charles R. Schultz
> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 6:52 PM
> Cc: 'Evolution-Discussions (E-mail)'; 'Teamdotnet (E-mail)'
> Subject: Re: Why not four runs/day
>
>
> Here's my thought:  If it's more than 3 runs on one course, it's not
> autocross.  It takes away the challenge of negotiating a relatively
> unfamiliar course.
>
> If you want seat time, maybe you should take up Solo I, road racing,
> performance rally or track days at your nearest road course.
>
> I have no objection, and even look forward, to lots of fun runs, but I
> believe only the first three runs should count for trophies.
>
> If I could afford a flame retardant suit, I'd be donning it right now.
> ;^)
>
> Chuck
>
> P.S.  If you're from the 'Bama region, I've already heard from y'all
> about this.  I know I'm in the minority on this issue.
>
> ------------------------
>
> Richard Atkins wrote:
> >
> > Matt Murray said
> >
> > We can all look forward to six runs in 2002. I look forward to seeing
all
> > 1093 (and then some) in 2002.
> >
> > Matt Murray
> >
> > We now know that it is possible to have four runs both days at
Nationals,
> 8
> > runs total. Lets do it!
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