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Don
>From: Erik Van-der-Mey <autox@webcentrix.net>
>Reply-To: Erik Van-der-Mey <autox@webcentrix.net>
>To: autox@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: NT/participation - It's the math, stupid!!
>Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 14:28:32 -0500
>
> >In my experience (28 years, many course designs and event master), with a
> >good crew in timing, you can put a car out every 20-25 seconds, assuming
>the
> >course safely allows it. And with someone who know how to run the timing
> >equipment, it's not usually necessary to red flag the whole course if
> >someone spins and goes. Yes, there will always be unforseen things
>happen
> >once in a while and you should allow some time for this. I know tours
>have
> >more operational "overhead" than regional events, but this could probably
>be
> >streamlined some, too. Are times still manually entered into the
>computer?
> >If so, we need to move into the 21st century. With software like AutoX
>
>Yes, 20-25 seconds may be typical at the local level, but do you send
>out a sweep car 6 times during every heat?? With all the overhead you
>end up closer to 25-30 seconds per run. At two prior tour events
>(Meridian and Dallas), I seem to remember finishing up around 4-5pm
>(both 275+ entrants).
>
>BTW, manually entering times into the computer has no effect on the
>running of the event (i.e. computer is not holding up the event) at
>least at the tours.
>
>A theatre seats 275. Do you let 301 in?? NO!
>
>A plane seats 275. Do you let 301 in?? NO!
>
>A NT event has an entry cap of 275. Do you let 301 in?? NO! ...um... yes??
>
>The flyer for the Peru tour states in big letters at the bottom:
>
> ***Entry Cap: 275***
>
>How come 301 were let in??
>
>Regards,
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