In a message dated 7/1/03 10:48:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
jabrwoky@pacbell.net writes:
> I would pass on the fun runs if we could use the extra sunlight to allow 4
> runs each
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I vote for fun runs.
1) The big events are all based on 3 runs and SFR folks need to learn to do
their best by run #3. The game is played completely differently with 4 than
3. I feel that SFR members' results at big events suffered when we had 4 runs.
2) If we give 4 runs, then everyone who is in it for the win or points needs
to make all 4 runs to give it their best shot, because their competition
will. This increases your tire budget by 33% to run the event. Spread that
out
over a whole series, and it can be significant for some. If we get done early
enough to have fun runs, those who want to can, those who want to go after 3
runs can.
3) If we don't have time for fun runs, then we also don't have time for 33%
more timed runs. And the event chairs will have a much harder time knowing
that they are oversubscribed than with 3 runs.
4) Any delays (timing system, mechanical, etc.) are a much bigger problem
when you're trying to give 4 runs.
Charlie
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