I think Charlie's three reasons, below, for having only three runs, are
right on the mark. I don't recall it's having been mentioned here, on the
net, since the Steeering Committee (SC) meeting last Tuesday but, the SC
voted to limit regular run-group runs to three through the rest of the
regular season events. The option of fun-runs, time allowing and at the
option of the event chair(s), was also endorsed by the SC. As you can all
imagine there is a wide variety of valid thought, amongst the SC membership,
on this subject, but for, whatever the individual reasons, the vote was
nearly unanimous.
The fun-run option either in the morning, afternoon, or both does provide,
when time allows, for additional runs for those who wish them. Although I
wasn't at Marina last Sunday, it sounds like the event was very well run
and, as a result, the morning fun-run option was easily incorporated. Good
job, Ben and Carl!
Don
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>From: Smokerbros@aol.com
>To: ba-autox@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Thanks
>Date: Tue, Jun 27, 2000, 9:28 AM
>
>Carl Merritt writes:
>
><< Yup, exactly. The question though, is weather people (the morning people
> especially) would prefer 4 runs for every compeditor, or 3 runs for every
> compeditor plus some fun runs just for those want them (if time allows)?
> Personally, I prefer the latter, but I would like to also hear what other
> people are thinking. >>
>
>1) Until we (SFR) get a handle on how many entrants we are going to have at
>"out of town" events, 4 runs can be a real problem. And I'm not sure I've
>ever seen anyone actually have a handle on the severity of the problem in
>time to cut back to 3 runs in time to make it effective.
>
>2) The way this game is played at the higher levels involves a 3 run format.
> At Divisionals, National Tours and Nationals, you have to come up with your
>best effort in 3 runs. Having 4 runs allows the competitor to approach the
>game differently. Then when he/she gets to the big event, the rules have
>changed, and it's difficult to learn a different approach for that all too
>important event.
>
>3) 4 runs for trophy points causes competitors to use 33% more tires to
>chase the trophy. Not a big deal at Oakland, but if we do a lot of events on
>the more abrasive surfaces, some of us might really feel the pinch. At least
>the fun runs are optional for those who want to take them.
>
>CHD
>
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