In defense of the rule, as a new competitor this year, the biggest
improvements to my driving have come after riding with people in my class,
or having them ride with me. The "Oh . . . that's how you're supposed to
drive" factor and having them point out obvious mistakes during your run
can't be underestimated.
Obviously, since I was last in BS last week (it's the tires I tell you),
nobody is going to care what I do, but I would follow the rules even if
nobody cared. The allowance for riding is a big deal to people starting
out, and from what I've seen so far, this level of competition is supposed
to be friendly and fun, not about rules and protests and winning at the
expense of fun.
So, that's my 2 cents. I thought it would be worth hearing what someone on
the novice side of the felt.
-Scott
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John F. Kelly Jr.
> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 12:54
> To: James Creasy; Jerry Mouton
> Cc: Bay_Area_Autocross_List
> Subject: Re: SFR rule
>
>
> -------------------- Begin Original Message --------------------
>
> Message text written by James Creasy
>
> "i was even advised by a veteran autocrosser to make use of that rule-
> specifically to gain an advantage.
>
> -james
> OSP #74"
> -------------------- End Original Message --------------------
>
> I think you should abuse the devil out of it. Then perhaps more
> people will
> realize the rule for what it is: The Unfair Advantage.
>
> While the deal was "sold" as a benefit for new drivers, one in particular,
> the ironic twist is that both folks are gone from Bay Area
> autocrosses. But
> the rule lingers on. It's LEGAL to take unfair advantage of your fellow
> competitors in order to win. The rule, alas, is not fair. IMHO, It's
> equally unfortunate the Steering Committee declines to change it.
>
> --John Kelly
>
> --John Kelly
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