Hi,
If it wasn't clear in my previous post, I see the "top speed" and
"turn speed" as two separate issues. In no way would I even consider a
70 mph turn, only straight sections. In fact, I believe it would be very
difficult to design a course that did not have a straight away either
before or after it that would allow higher speeds, so it would then be
somewhat self policing. All IMHO, of course
The rest of my post was meant to imply that possibly with the advent
of better cars and tires, maybe 50 mph turns are OK. I believe the 70
mph straight top speed limit (Montana excepted :^)) is quite adequate
for a Solo2 course.
Again, this all falls back on "safe for conditions".
Bill
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>> We have noted a small contradiction in the rulebook governing speeds
>>in the past and have always been unsure of where the hard fast do not
>>exceed line is. But I think it is intentionally grey. Our "other" part
>>of the rule book is 1.6 of the Introductory Section. where it
>>has....."those encountered in normal, legal highway driving." Now it
>>does not reference speeds, but is 70 mph considered a hazardous
>>situation if it is a clear dry day and the speed limit in your state is
>>(or can be) 70 mph? (Please be aware I do not have access to my latest
>>rulebook right now, I am quoting my 2004 edition)
>>
>>
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>In the 2006, book, it's section 1.4, which says:
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>"A Solo Event is a non-speed driving skill contest such as, but not
>limited to, autocrosses and slaloms. These events are run on short
>courses that emphasize the drivers ability and the cars handling
>and agility. Competition licenses are not required, and hazards to
>spectators, participants and property do not exceed those
>encountered in normal, legal highway driving. [...]"
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>Note in particular that it refers to "hazards" _NOT_ speeds. I don't know
>about you, but I've never once seen a turn on a 70mph limit freeway that
>would be anything at all like what we see on an autox course. Using this
>section to justify speeds in excess of the limits in 2.1.A (both
>limits...) doesn't seem to make sense to me.
>
>Mark
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