[NoVa-Corvairs] Fw: <CORSA Chapters> Convention results

[Curtis Shimp]

Members:

I thought you might like to see this and then look at the econo run
results when the CORSA results are published (Oct.?).

Curt

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From: "Brian" <bmoneill at juno.com>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Cc: chapters at corvair.org
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:14:49 GMT
Subject: <CORSA Chapters> Convention results
Message-ID: <20070810.091449.11846.2 at webmail29.lax.untd.com>

I just looked at the convnetion results and was again stunned to see the
figures form the Econo Run.  They are unbeleiveable. These milage figures
have no conection with reality.In past years I have seen cars with four
donut spares; others coasting on the side of an Interstate; tires pumped
up to double the safe inflation; and many ohter dangerous actions.I
beleive that we (CORSA) are in danger of having serious legal problems.
Should there be an accident or incident involving a particpant, CORSA as
sponsor of the event could find itself in a legal battle.  I know that we
have insurance but we do not need the hassle nor the adverse publicity. 
It is a game and a dangerous one.
The whole Econo Run event needs a serious review.  The rules need to be
more stringent in regard to the things particpants can do.  The cars need
to be in the same condition as they would be for normal street driving. 
Tire pressures must be wihtin a safe range; all carburators msut be
connected and have working accelerator pumps. Time limits must be set to
ensure that legal speeds are maintained.
At first, enforcement of these requirements might seem impossible.  The
answer is to impound the winners and the next two finishers in each
class.  A very quick check of tire pressures and 
working carburators and accelerator pumps would be done.  Anyone failing
these checks would be disqualified.

 



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