Excellent post, Matt. A "race" implies wheel to wheel. Driver training &
education, or even precision driving are more descriptive. I don't think
the solo rule book ever uses the word "race" when describing solo 2.
--Pat Kelly
"Murray, Matthew D." wrote:
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> First of all, we all attend "driver skills enhancement programs" not the "R"
>
> word you mentioned below.
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> And that is the way to "sell" it. No spectators, driving school program. Use
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> the "R" word and all a site owner thinks of is an Andretti at Indy.
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> Good luck in your efforts. I'd be happy to drive to FBF!
>
> Matt Murray
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> From: Arthur Emerson
>
> Oh, and to correct Mr. Foster's mis-information, the
> bulk of what was Floyd Bennett field is now a national
> park, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. I've
> got the event permit forms right here in my hands. Only
> problem is that I don't see an "automobile racing" checkbox
> under the reason why you want the site. :-( The NYPD
> area is fenced off, and I've heard that they're not exactly
> "good neighbors" as far as the park service is concerned.
> Still, it might be worth pursuing, especially if they
> do use it for police driver training.....
>
> -Arthur ("A long 15-mile drive to the Drop Zone" edition.)
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