.. another unwritten rule:
It's OK to jump to the front of the line with hot
tires if you get a rerun.
Craig
--- James Creasy <black94pgt@pacbell.net> wrote:
> it seems really weird to have a rule that
> specifically states something is
> legal, but also have this whispered undercurrent
> that you cant follow the
> clearly written rule. what other unwritten rules
> are there? maybe we
> should write them down somewhere so people can know
> what they are.
>
> i was even advised by a veteran autocrosser to make
> use of that rule-
> specifically to gain an advantage.
>
> -james
> OSP #74
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jerry Mouton <jerry@moutons.org>
> To: James Creasy <black94pgt@pacbell.net>
> Cc: Bay_Area_Autocross_List
> <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 9:19 AM
> Subject: Re: SFR rule
>
>
> > James,
> >
> > You're thinking steady state.
> >
> > At one time there was no rule, and this time may
> come again
> > with abuse.
> >
> > The rule is at
>
http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2/Results/2001/supps.html,
> > number 15.
> >
> > It's not protestable, but it is withdrawable.
> > If my competitors believe I am abusing the rule, I
> will be talked to.
> > If there is continued abuse, this rule will
> disappear, quickly. Trust me.
> >
> > So if you are riding to get a jump on your
> competitors, start riding to
> > instruct new drivers or you risk killing this
> benefit for all of us.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Jerry Mouton mailto:jerry@moutons.org
> Laissez les bons temps
> > rouler!
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "James Creasy" <black94pgt@pacbell.net>
> > To: "Jerry Mouton" <jerry@moutons.org>; "Anthony
> Tabacco"
> > <atabacco@california.com>
> > Cc: "Bay_Area_Autocross_List"
> <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 9:02 AM
> > Subject: Re: SFR rule
> >
> >
> > > >The passenger rule is controversial,
> > >
> > > either its a rule or it is not. what is the
> written text of the rule?
> > >
> > > unless it is a officially protestable offense, i
> dont see how irritating
> > > your competitors has anything to do with it.
> (although it might make
> them
> > > drive faster..., hehe)
> > >
> > > -james
> > > OSP #74
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Jerry Mouton <jerry@moutons.org>
> > > To: Anthony Tabacco <atabacco@california.com>
> > > Cc: Bay_Area_Autocross_List
> <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 7:37 AM
> > > Subject: Re: SFR rule
> > >
> > >
> > > > Tony,
> > > >
> > > > Not exactly not good form to ride along, but
> not good form
> > > > to abuse the system so that your competitors
> begin to feel that
> > > > you are getting a big advantage by doing so
> "excessively".
> > > >
> > > > Obviously this determination depends on both
> how often I ride
> > > > along before my run, whether I ride with a
> newbie or my good
> > > > buddy in the same run group, whether I ride
> several times before my
> > > > run, and exactly who my competitors are --
> whether they rat me out.
> > > >
> > > > The passenger rule is controversial, and there
> have been a few
> instances
> > > > where people have been warned about abuse.
> > > >
> > > > Obviously there will be no complaints against
> me, because I am
> > > > running out of the trophies. The purpose for
> the rule was to increase
> > > > the fun available at the autocrosses, getting
> novices better sooner,
> > > > getting to ride along in other
> > > > cool cars, etc. But if you are hot in the
> competition, you don't use
> > > > this to get an advantage on your competitors.
> > > >
> > > > Jerry.
> > > >
> > > > Jerry Mouton mailto:jerry@moutons.org
> Laissez les bons temps
> > > > rouler!
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Anthony Tabacco"
> <atabacco@california.com>
> > > > To: "Jerry Mouton" <jerry@moutons.org>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 7:21 AM
> > > > Subject: Re: SFR rule
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Jerry, I didn't know it was not considered
> good form to ride along
> > > before
> > > > > your run group. Learn something every day.
> > > > > Tony
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