But would we have different PAXes for OCP-HF(Hands Free) and OCP-HH(Hand
Held)? ANd I would like to propose a Maximum size for the HH class as a
Flying Motorola Star-Tac would pose about half as much risk for the
Corner-Workers as a Nokia 6160 or a Motorola Flip Brick from the early 90's.
Those larger phones would do some damage. I would propose a list of
acceptible phones. The Nokia 8200 series, any Motorola Star_tac, the
Ericsson T28 series, and the new small Sprint phones. But that's alright,
because the sprint phones usually don't work anywhere we auto-x.
Then we need a Class for all the well insulated Boom-boom cars that when
they hit, the driver's eye-balls rattle and go out of focus. The handicap
of not being able to see for 2 beats per measure would be enough to put them
in another class.
-Peter
-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Stiers
To: Bay_Area_Autocross_List
Sent: 2/24/02 8:52 PM
Subject: OCP proposal (was Re: Cell phones, was: Re: How racers drive)
I read a study, in a book about cell phone radiation
risks (I can get the title for those interested) that
included all of the other studies regarding risks
from cell phones.
The biggest risk was for drivers using cell phones (no surprise),
but the interesting part was that the accident/fatality rate
goes WAY down as the users who survive gain experience phoning
while driving - the longer you practice, the safer you get.
So I propose the SCCA start up the OCP - Open Cell Phone class,
where the users do an autocross while using a cell phone, to gain
that valuable experience in a safe environment.
This could be followed up with the drinking/eating/shaving/reading
newspaper/make-up-application classes, and my recent favorite, the
harmonica class. Steering and shifting with the knees/feet could be
encouraged, and cars with automatic transmissions might finally get the
real-world performance recognition they deserve.
The sponsorship opportunities could be huge...
-T
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Todd Stiers
tas@darthracing.com
http://www.darthracing.com
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