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Re: Nationals Entry Cap

To: autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Nationals Entry Cap
From: rjohnson@friendlynet.com
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:47:56 -0500
You say that limiting Nationals entries to the top drivers is absurd.
(I also don't like that method of managing entries.)

I say that sending entries in early does not solve one thing - an
equally absurd concept.

It is that simple.

I'm rude when I use the word, and you're not?


Roger



RJ>DA>My own words:

RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> I can't believe anyone is bringing up the "qualification" issue f
RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> Nationals again.  I will state this again like many did during th
RJ>DA>NT
RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> debate:  GET YOUR ENTRIES IN EARLY!!!!!  If you don't, and don't
RJ>DA>make
RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> the cut, it is your own problem.  The thought of limiting entries
RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> those who finished well at a qualifier event so there is room for
RJ>DA>"
RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> Top Drivers" has to be the most absurd concept I've heard in a lo
RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> time.  If anyone who wants to go doesn't delay until the last
RJ>DA>possible
RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> moment, it wouldn't be a problem

RJ>DA>A clip of Roger's Words:

RJ>DA>> And while I am against entry caps, and qualification, etc.
RJ>DA>> Whitworth's concept of EnterEarly is pretty 'absurd' in
RJ>DA>> itself.  It is not a fix at all.
RJ>DA>>

RJ>DA>Putting words in someone's mouth is "absurd" or at least a little rude :)

RJ>DA>Did I say that this would fix the problem?  Did I outline my EnterEarly p
RJ>DA>as the fixall to entry problems and large attendance?   NO

RJ>DA>My point is that because there is a limit, if you want to go, you had bet
RJ>DA>enter now!  If you wait, and don't get in, don't come crying that I, a la
RJ>DA>place driver took your spot because you have a chance to win a trophy (or
RJ>DA>championship)

RJ>DA>Personally, I don't think the "system" needs fixing at all.  It is
RJ>DA>unfortunate that they had to impose a limit so late in the game.  Besides
RJ>DA>that, the system works fine.  Organizers set a limit, and if you want to
RJ>DA>to their event, you register in time to make the cap!  If you piddle arou
RJ>DA>until the last day and don't make it, why should I give my spot for you.

RJ>DA>Dave (I wonder what would happen if I sent my 2001 Entry Today?)





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