On Sat, 7 Jul 2001, Dave Whitworth wrote:
> > When they run in the same cars as the men and go substantially slower, and
> > then stand up and collect first place and championship trophies, I think
> > what a hollow victory it is - just like I do with the men collecting
> > trophies in poorly contested classes.
> >
> > When they do it year after year, I see their stultified growth and
> > improvement, think back to the demonstrated fallacy of "separate but
> > equal" categorizations in general, and shake my head at the waste of
> > potential for paucity of achievement - just like I do with men.
>
> How much time do you spend worrying about other classes and their
> competition levels? How exactly do you determine if a APL time is faster
> than your GS (or whatever class you may run in) time?
Not a great deal. But that's the topic that's been brought up.
> I guess under your opinion, anyone who runs in the rain, or in the 40 degree
> first heat, while you enjoy 80 degree dry courses, just isn't worthy?
Nonsense. Read my words, don't twist them. There are myriad examples of
men/women two-driver cars, competing year after year in Open/Ladies
classes. I'm speaking of the overwhelming majority of results.
> Maybe worrying about what YOU are doing and how YOU are running may serve
> your autocrossing development better?
Back atcha.
KeS
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