good point, we'll add that to "reasons why" - makes sense too, in
addition to the obvious "level" playing field
Speedy Regards,
"LandSpeed" Louise Ann Noeth
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Jenkins" <MikeJ@speedrecordclub.softnet.co.uk>
To: "LSR List" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: Recap on 'World Records Topic'
> List,
>
> As far as I am concerned, the 1% rule is an attempt to level out some of the
> other factors like wind, temperature, etc.
>
> For example, if I had just set a record at 200.201mph (I wish!), with still
> conditions, then I would be a bit miffed if someone came along after me and
> ran 200.202mph with a 5 or 10mph tail wind. Even if you are running two ways
> with a one-hour turnaround we all know that the wind could (and sometimes
> does) completely change direction in an hour, so the hypothetical other
> driver/rider could have the tailwind for both runs!
>
> As far a I know the only organisation which has limits on head and tail
> winds is the FIM.
>
> Just my opinion,
>
> Mike Jenkins
> Pontllanfraith, Great Britain
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