Thread: Arosc Time Trial At Fontana
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Old 02-18-2005, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fatbillybob
Bruce or Norm,

Since this event will be a low speed 3-4 gear max parking lot event (I assume that means cones like an autocross) do you think AROSC will bend the rules to allow unprepped streetcars with DOT safety systems long sleeve shirts/shoes/pants and a helmet to run this one event?
It's true, the track will be defined by cones, just as an autocross course is defined. And it's true, no one is likely to get hurt as a consequence of hitting cone at speed, even with "street" safety equipment. However, our event is still a Time Trial. The course will be more open than an autocross course so the speeds will be substantially higher. Also, there will be more cars on course at one time than in an autocross. The Time Trial Board did discuss all this but the decision was for "no change in safety requirements" for this event.
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