AHFS Question

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Sean Cour

So, let's say I make two runs in class at over 1.15 under. But in eliminations I dial her back and run four rounds at .70-.80 under. Does this mean that all my runs count towards my combo, and if yes, it shouldn't receive any horsepower? If all my runs don't count, why not?

Sean ,That's a damn good question.

Rich, Obscure combos? I resemble that remark!

[bsa633]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

. Sean, your fastest run at a National Event is only what goes in the system. To offset your average, you would have to go slow every run at a National Event.

That is sort of how it looks the way Sorensons have raced the last couple of years...even if that's not the reason . ..

[Chuck Norton]

The responses to this thread have been particularly illuminating. Anyone reading it from beginning to end should be able to identify what has happened in the evolution of the system as it has been applied over its lifetime and how a recent unannounced twist in its interpretation has resulted in significant consequences to some racers. This is certainly not the first time it has been re-interpreted to the disadvantage of individuals or groups of individuals. Even more illuminating have been the volume and content of responses that have arrived in the form of E-mails, phone calls, and Private Messages. I appreciate the sensitivity of the situation and the reluctance that more than a few individuals have expressed to come forth with public statements. It is, however, very clear that a subtle change has occurred and that racers should be aware that such changes can occur without warning. To trust a particular interpretation of a loosely worded and autocratically administered system is to play Russian Roulette with some very expensive investments in cars and parts. Sadly, the incident has raised a few questions relative to the perceived integrity of the system itself and those who manipulate it.

This morning I have contacted one of the forum moderators and requested that this thread be terminated but allowed to remain in the archives. This decision was made solely by me because I feel that most of the information that is relevant to the original question has emerged. There is no conspiracy and there has been no pressure applied to me from any quarter to end it. Experience suggests that most posts that appear in a thread such as this one after it has passed two pages in length offer little in the way of new information and often devolve into a discussion that contributes little to the good of the community of racers. This issue will not be resolved in this forum and statements made here will do nothing to address anyone's interest.

Thanks to everyone who has posted and/or contacted me with pertinent information.

c

[Chuck Norton]

Originally Posted by novassdude

Had he been clear on how the system works after he ran more than 1.15 under he could have backed it down to save his Horse power rating.

I believe that, herein, lies the problem. There have been instances in the past in which that interpretation was not followed. Now, it is being enforced. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said something like, "... consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds...," but I maintain that all of us out here with "little minds" are have little protection other than consistent application of rules and laws. If civilization is really nothing more than a game of semantics, it may well be time for those of us with limited skills and no influence to start heading for the hills.

c