I would suggest we not limit the rule to cell phones. We should include any
gadget (such as a PDA, Gameboy) that would distract one's attention from the
course.
It doesn't seem like anyone would be (dumb, naive, silly) enough to use a PDA
or Gameboy while on course, but reality can be stranger than imagination. . .
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Patrick Jones
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 16:21
To: craig boyle; Smokerbros@aol.com; ba-autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: draft new supplemental regs: comments?
--- craig boyle <craig_autox@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Any comments on these draft rules - my notes in square
> brackets:
>
> i) All drivers must stop and collect a timeslip at the
> end of each run. If no-one is available to distribute
> timeslips, drivers must come to a stop before exiting
> the course. Any driver not stopping may be assessed a
> DNF.
>
> [What if the run was already a DNF there is no
> incentive to stop? 2 second penalty on best run?
> what about 3 DNFs - ok, unlikely!]
>
You can't give a person two DNF's for the same run. Many DNF's are not
realized by the driver until after their run, so not stopping and
getting a DNF is severe enough of a penalty and deterrent.
>
> ii) Cellular phones, including those with hands-free
> headsets, must not be used while working on course or
> grid, for safety reasons. It is advised that phones
> be turned off during work sessions to avoid
> distraction. Workers using cellular phones on course
> may be disqualified from the event
>
Be more severe in the wording. "Phones *must* be turned off" while
working, period. Do not qualify it as being on grid or course.
"Workers will be disqualified", not 'may be disqualified'.
> [This could be an adder to the safety DSQ rule]
>
>
>
> iii) Drivers must not hit the timing lights. If the
> event is disrupted to re-align or repair the lights a
> DNF will be assessed whether or not the timing device
> records a time.
Well, you can't tell a driver they must not hit the timing lights. I'm
living proof that doesn't work and I didn't even try. And why is it
that if I somehow manage to record a time that I should be suddenly
DNF'd? I don't see the logic. If I wipe out 10 cones, cause two
re-runs, and delay the event, I am not DNF'd. This does happen. More
regularly than timing lights get hit.
I'm not sure what the chances of hitting lights, not DNF'ing by keeping
all four wheels inside the course boundaries, and recording a valid
time are, but they have to be small. This seems to be a rule to
penalize people for hotdogging the finish. They will DNF themselves
anyway. I don't get the logic.
patrick
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