In the olden days a gymkhana had reversing and probably a parking problem or
garage portion.
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From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: <TexasTR4@aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 2:01 AM
Subject: Re: More on Triumphest and autocross.
> Well, I too ran gymkhanas back in the late 60's and as far as I can tell
they are the same thing as what is called autocross and slalom
> events. There is probably some defining difference, but as far as I can
tell any difference seems to have been lost in the ensuing
> years. The SCCA Solo II events I have attended in the past year or so all
look pretty much the same as what we used to call Gymkhana!
>
> So, I'd have to conjecture that technically, there probably is a subtle
difference, but in application there doesn't appear to be any!
> I have never seen any done on actual roads, but I wouldn't rule that out
either.
>
> Joe
>
> TexasTR4@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 08/12/2000 10:12:20 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
> > spitlist@gte.net writes:
> >
> > > The autocross is a solo speed event that tests not only the car's
handling
> > > and performance, but also the driver's skills. It consists
> > > of a set of rubber pylons set up in a parking lot in the form of a
course.
> >
> > > The object is to drive as fast as you can around the
> > > course. Usually, you get three runs and your best time is used for
> > > comparison with others in your class.
> >
> > So way back in the dark ages (1967) when I participated in a Gymkana in
my
> > Riley 1.5...how was that different than an autocross.
> >
> > I went to an autocross that year, but it was longer and on roads, more
like a
> > road race, for one car at a time.
> >
> > Please enlighten me as to the difference.
> >
> > RH...ol' farts want to know!
>
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