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Re: event speed?

To: philip ethier <pethier@isd.net>
Subject: Re: event speed?
From: Sam & Greg Scharnberg <samandgreg@netins.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 21:36:51 -0600
Our local region has lost many sites but never because of speed.  The two 
usual causes are car/tire noise and a change in the lot owner's 
attitude.  We have seen a lot of the "why should I let you use it, it's 
easier just to say no".

Greg Scharnberg
Des Moines, IA

At 08:52 PM 2/19/2006 -0600, philip ethier wrote:
>Yes.
>
>Site availability is the number-one problem for autocross clubs and
>SCCA Regions in many areas of this country.  Every time an event
>calling itself an "autocross" or a "Solo" allows these higher speeds,
>it makes it more difficult to obtain and retain sites.
>
>I strongly suggest that a "Big Event" not be considered a free pass
>to ignore the rules upon which safety, as well as the classing
>system, is based upon.
>Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
>1962 TR4 CT2846L, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1993 Suburban, 1994 Miata
>C package




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