Re: Course design and surface was: Re: Larry and: Oakland lives !

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In a message dated 3/13/00 11:58:54 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
cmerritt@ati.com writes:

<<  Is a technically challenging finish a common thing for Divisional/National
 events?  If not, then why not put that excellent little piece of course
 design in the middle of the course and keep the finish line clean?  >>

Because any time the finish is pointed at the grid (almost unavoidable at 
Oakland) safety is the most important thing.  Cars spinning at 30 mph is 
safer than a stuck throttle at 45.

CHD