ORIGINAL: Sandbag Special
FELLOW RACERS:
I am talking to SEMPRA members only!
Matt
Matt, that is how the post started but then turned, and was directed to why and how the AMA and NMPRA do things. It should have just stayed with a discussion concerning how to fix SEMPRA if it was truly directed to SEMPRA members only.
As far as..."Taking away from the rules because they are hard to enforce is no reason to take them away. CD have a responsibility to make sure that they are following the rules of the sanctioning body for which the event is sanctioned." Great quote Rick. If a rule is difficult to enforce what are you supposed to do with it? Yes the CD has the responsibility, and yes the CD can deviate from the rules. This is not a new concept, every SEMPRA race prior to the TT40 being adopted had to deviate from the current 428 rules. I am confused at your statements. SEMPRA has always deviated from the AMA rules. This just needs to continue in a way that SEMPRA can agree on. IT has nothing to do with AMA or NMPRA.
The bottom line is the SEMPRA guys need to work together to establish rules that fit their needs. IF and only if the current AMA 424 rules do not work. IF the AMA rules work for your needs then the CD's MUST follow the procedures and guidelines in the AMA manual.
Dan