Here in Colorado, we recently had a course that might have qualified as
"tight and difficult", but I heard no one cursing in front of youngsters and
I think many folks rose almost happily to the challenge (ok, I drove like
puckky, but didn't curse). My thought is that there are no bad courses,
only courses that I am good or bad at.
IMNSHO, the only time voices should be raised against a course design is if
it is unsafe.
Hopping off the soapbox,
Brent DeWitt
DS 93, ACR Neon
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Brad Cox
> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 7:52 AM
> To: autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Nay to Peter Fehn, and event impressions
>
>
> >>Why would he design a course that is "tight & difficult". AutoX is about
> having fun.<<
>
> I thought the course was a lot of fun. As far as "tight &
> difficult" goes, I thought it was one of the easier ones to
> negotiate. Certainly a lot less difficult (for me) than many
> other courses at the same location. Also about 10 seconds
> longer. I really had a lot of fun driving it. Besides, I can
> throw a baseball across the parking lot, so I don't know what
> Pete expects. Some of the gates were fairly narrow, so a few of
> the ESP guys (No CP cars present) looked to have a little trouble
> because they couldn't drive sideways very much. ;-) However, the
> FS drivers were setting great times.
>
> The event had some glitches, mostly arising from computer
> problems from what I've heard. Attendance was big, and the heats
> ran long. But this was John's first time as event master and
> course designer. I'm just REALLY glad that somebody is willing
> to step up and do it. After all, most of the rest of us just
> show up, pay a few bucks, and have our fun. I'm sure he'll get
> things more smoothed out next time.
>
> >>By the way Peter Fehn did load up his car and go home after he was
> through venting his anger.<<
>
> I was wondering what happened to him. At least he took his
> attitude with him. I'm sorry your kids had to hear that though.
> People need to watch their language at these events.
>
> -Brad
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