On Feb 20, 2006, at 21:34, John Kelly wrote:
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> Message text written by "Donald McKenna"
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> ": The 2006 SOLO rules in paragraph 2.1, A. state "Speeds on
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> straight stretches should not normally exceed the low 60's(mph) for
> the
> fastest Stock and Street Prepared category cars". "
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> The above is not a definitive statement on maximum speed. It's a
> generality.
> "should not normally exceed"
> With that in the rule book, the decision should have been to deny the
> protest. Based on the rule book's statement.
Steve Hoelscher (Protest Chief for the event in question) posted a
thorough description of the events involved earlier today on both the
Evo and Team.Net lists. Y'all might want to review so as to have
better info for your speculation and pronouncements. (Hint: the rule
you're quoting was not the one at issue.)
KeS
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