Now there's a concept.
Prohibit all course walks, save that time and give 4 runs.
When I first started this sport inthe Detroit area in the early 70's, we
gave one practice run and 3 timed runs.
'DOT (suddenly feeling even older)
-- Original Message -----
From: Charles Cox <Charles@coastalbay.com>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: Why not four runs/day
> 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>
> Cc: "'Evolution-Discussions (E-mail)'"
> <evolution-discussions@yahoogroups.com>; "'Teamdotnet (E-mail)'"
> <autox@autox.team.net>
> 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!
> > --
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Chuck Schultz / Mailto:n2pua4@peoplepc.com
> > / New Home page: http://www.n2pua4.webprovider.com/
> > Eastaboga / (Under construction forever!)
> > Alabama / AIM Screen Name: n2pua ICQ ID Number: 11654121
> > 36260 / It's not the thing you fling, but the fling, itself!
> >
> > /// autox@autox.team.net mailing list
> > ///
> > /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to
majordomo@autox.team.net
> > /// with nothing in it but
> > ///
> > /// unsubscribe autox
> > ///
> > /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
> > ///
> >
> > /// autox@autox.team.net mailing list
> > ///
> > /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to
majordomo@autox.team.net
> > /// with nothing in it but
> > ///
> > /// unsubscribe autox
> > ///
> > /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
> > ///
>
> /// autox@autox.team.net mailing list
> ///
> /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net
> /// with nothing in it but
> ///
> /// unsubscribe autox
> ///
> /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
> ///
Only $9.95 per month!
Sign up in September to win one of 30 Hawaiian Vacations for 2!
/// autox@autox.team.net mailing list
///
/// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net
/// with nothing in it but
///
/// unsubscribe autox
///
/// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
///
|