<VV> Convention results

[Ron]

I believe that the whole econorun business has a significantly fictional 
past and should be construed as a fun rather than a reality event.  For an 
old air cooled car to get 40 mpg is pure fantasy and yet I've seen that 
figure reported numerous times.
Ronh

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From: "Brian" <bmoneill at juno.com>
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Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 6:14 AM
Subject: <VV> Convention results


>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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