Not bent out of shape, just expressing an opinion. That's what a forum is
for, right?
--Pat K
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>From: Dennis & Sherry Armstrong <miata@pacbell.net>
>To: Pat Kelly <lollipop487@attbi.com>, "Talley, Brooks" <brooks@frnk.com>,
ba-autox@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Season question: multiple drivers?
>Date: Sat, Jan 19, 2002, 11:31 PM
>
> I can't see why everyone gets all bent out of shape over this
>subject, This sport is for Fun!! Remember that!! I don't see
>a problem at a regional event. At divisional events yes.
>You will never get away with that. But regional events, Why
>not? Hay we are out there for Fun!!
>
> Most of this year I gave Rob Boynton rides in my car before he
>ran, To tell you the truth, I think it may have hurt him more then
>helped him. His car does not corner like mine does. So you
>never know.
>
> Dennis
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Pat Kelly" <lollipop487@attbi.com>
>To: "Talley, Brooks" <brooks@frnk.com>; <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:03 PM
>Subject: Re: Season question: multiple drivers?
>
>
>> There's nothing that's in the rules that prohibits three drivers in one
>> class in one car. In theory, it's supposed to be each driver alternates,
>but
>> as Rich U. posts in his message, there is an efficient way. If there are a
>> lot of seat adjustments to be made, his method is good. If there seating
>is
>> not a problem (like, push a button or two and the seat goes to where you
>> want it), then alternating is the most fair.
>> Of course, the ride-alongs are a great way to coach an unsure driver, and
>> also an excellent way to get a look at the course for the passenger. In my
>> mind, that's an unfair advantage.
>> When it comes down to crunch time at major events, ride-alongs and
>coaching
>> rides are not allowed, so the sooner everyone learns to drive fast without
>> them, the better, in my opinion. It's a matter of practice doing without.
>> --Pat Kelly
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>> >From: "Talley, Brooks" <brooks@frnk.com>
>> >To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
>> >Subject: Season question: multiple drivers?
>> >Date: Sat, Jan 19, 2002, 9:27 PM
>> >
>>
>> >It's a bit hard to believe that the season is just around the corner!
>> >
>> >I'd like to follow up on a thread from several months ago regarding
>> >multiple drivers. At the time, there seemed to be some angst about
>> >double and triple driver cars, especially when a competitive driver got
>> >multiple ride-alongs before each run.
>> >
>> >Is that still the feeling? Or are there any new rules in that area that
>> >I've missed? Would it be preferable to people if the most competitive
>> >driver took all three runs first, then rode along on coaching sessions
>> >with the less competitive drivers (who might still be top-half or
>> >mid-pack)? Or are same-group co-driver ride-alongs discouraged
>> >altogether?
>> >
>> >Thanks
>> >-b
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