In a message dated 1/18/1999 10:39:07 AM Pacific Standard Time,
PaceCars@aol.com writes:
<< Although I sympathize with your problem (believe me), I can't agree that
just
because something is difficult to enforce, it should be OK. I would think
that
random checking of valve gear would be non-invasive and quick. The trick, I
would think, would be sufficient punishment (dropped from championship,
movement to exhibition group) >>
Excuse my ignorance of vintage race tech practices (I hope to have a car
running by next season...the reason for my interest) but I do wish to ask a
question of the group. My experience in other racing forms, karts, off-road,
[horse racing], suggests that the fear of post-race tear downs [or urine
analysis] for the winner and one or more other starters (at random) is enough
of a deterrent to eliminate most cheating, without having an army of
inspectors, as long as the punishment for violation is severe enough (e.g.
loss of points, suspension...whatever) and carried out.
My question: If the entrants, at tech, sign an affidavit stating the rules and
penalties, with specific check offs for equipment or modifications
specifically prohibited for their class, wouldn't this work? Or, is this
already being done?
Thanks,
Craig Carter
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