John Kelly was given a DNF for one of his runs when he did not stopped
for a timing slip at Round 6 in Sacramento. Also other drivers in the
past have been penalized for the very same thing. It doesn't happen too
often. In most cases its the newbie drivers that don't stop because they
are unaware of the rule and they are usually all pumped up and want to
get back and tell everyone how bitchin this sport is and forget to stop.
I feel one verbal warning is appropriate for a newbie driver but in the
case of an experienced autocrosser, that is different. Its going to be a
DNF and a brief chat. There's no excuse and safety should not be
compromised for any reason.
Rich Urschel wrote:
>
> "Kelly, Katie" wrote:
>
> > Historically, it has always been that if you don't stop to get your timing
> > slip after your run, you are awarded an automatic DNF. Yet, I cannot find
> > this written as fact in our supplemental regulations. Does anyone know if
> > this is in the 2001 rulebook? I want to look myself, but I don't have one
> > handy.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Katie K.
>
> The rule book (2000) actually recommends against
> coming to a complete stop after the finish line.
> SFR supp 10 gives some authority for DSQ due to
> unsafely exiting the course without stopping.
>
> I've never seen more than a warning handed out,
> and I've never seen anyone do it twice in a row.
> I've never understood it to be an automatic DNF.
> Rich
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