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Re: More on Triumphest and autocross.

To: TexasTR4@aol.com
Subject: Re: More on Triumphest and autocross.
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 09:01:00 +0000
Well, I too ran gymkhanas back in the late 60's and as far as I can tell they 
are the same thing as what is called autocross and slalom
events.  There is probably some defining difference, but as far as I can tell 
any difference seems to have been lost in the ensuing
years.  The SCCA Solo II events I have attended in the past year or so all look 
pretty much the same as what we used to call Gymkhana!

So, I'd have to conjecture that technically, there probably is a subtle 
difference, but in application there doesn't appear to be any! 
I have never seen any done on actual roads, but I wouldn't rule that out either.

Joe 

TexasTR4@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 08/12/2000 10:12:20 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
> spitlist@gte.net writes:
> 
> > The autocross is a solo speed event that tests not only the car's handling
> > and performance, but also the driver's skills.  It consists
> >  of a set of rubber pylons set up in a parking lot in the form of a course.
> 
> > The object is to drive as fast as you can around the
> >  course.  Usually, you get three runs and your best time is used for
> > comparison with others in  your class.
> 
> So way back in the dark ages (1967) when I participated in a Gymkana in my
> Riley 1.5...how was that different than an autocross.
> 
> I went to an autocross that year, but it was longer and on roads, more like a
> road race, for one car at a time.
> 
> Please enlighten me as to the difference.
> 
> RH...ol' farts want to know!

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