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>> Our "X" class is actually (in the computer or on a run card) TO for Time
>> Only, and is just what the name implies. The "X" comes from the fact that
we
>> ask people to put an "X" on their car for these runs since many are
people
>> who have already taken their regular class runs and we don't want to
confuse
>> T&S more than they normally are. Same entry fee, just doesn't count for
>> points or trophy and can run anytime during the day they wish (except we
>> limit the number of "X" entries in a particular group to prevent a
>> "rungroupfromhell"). Some are people who just want more runs and don't
want
>> to wait for/if fun runs at the end of the day. Near Nationals, many of
>> those going enter their regular class and 1 or more "X" entries. I think
>> I've one person do as many as 4 "X" entries.
>
> If they enter 4 times, does that mean they work 4 times too? I think in
>a region with large attendance numbers, that might fly. But we generally
>have a shortage of workers as it is. And we generally don't have enough
>entrants to field any more than 4 heats.
>
In the past, no, but so many were doing it now they have to work 2 groups
(most take regular runs and 1 "X" set in the same group and if more "X", in
another group). And we allow "substitute" workers, i.e. a spouse, child (we
have some jobs young people can do) friend or just a spectator who wants to
see things up close :-)). We rarely have a worker shortage and usually 6
groups - 150-200 entries.
Rick Brown
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