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Irony is lost

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Subject: Irony is lost
From: "Ron Chapman" <CHAPMANR@calbt.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:21:03 -0700
I've been off line for a few days, so I missed the later reactions to my post.

I drafted it as a tongue in cheek response to an earlier post that waxed 
rhapsodically about why the SCCA and the Nationals should move to Atlanta, and 
said the reason was racing's popularity in the South.  The South may be the 
center of a certain spectator oriented portion of our sport, but autocrossing 
(and the SCCA) is not about watching, its about participating.

My real point is that the major national  amateur championship events should be 
moved around to give more people the chance to particpate.  Sure, have it in 
Atlanta one year- but then, have it in Denver or someplace west.  This would 
undoubtedly be more work to coordinate, but that's why the SCCA has a national 
staff, isn't it?

That said, and in the interests of fairness and continuing irony, let me 
present.....

FIVE REASONS FOR RACERS TO STAY OUT OF CALIFORNIA

5) Can be arrested and jailed for running over an endangered species of rat.
4) It can take as long to get from San Diego to LA  (Los Angeles) as from San 
Diego to LA (Louisiana)
3)  The Fast and the Furious was filmed here.
2)  Any of your 16 year old neighbors will more money in their car than you do 
in yours, thinks loud=fast, and has lowered his jeans more than he has lowered 
his car.
1)  The peer pressure to turn off your cell phone while racing is enormous!

Oh, god, I can't stop making lists.  Someone stop me....

FIVE REASONS WHY RACING IN CALIFORNIA IS BETTER

5)  Pregrid is easier- you don't have to check for a blizzard bag as well as a 
helmet, belts, and shoes.
4)  You can leave your radio antenna up while racing- the lightning rod effect 
is not a concern.
3)  Race packing list does not include a snow shovel.
2)  There are actually canyons to canyon carve in.  Try to find one in Kansas.
1)  No need to continue looking for a gortex/nomex blend for your driving suit.

I crack me up.....


Ron Chapman
84 CRX Si
91 Civic Si
99 Miata Sport

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