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[Matt Nall]

I totally agree!!!   Just don't outlaw my  inflatable bladder in the gas 
tank.... really works well!  and SAFE!!! gggg


Matt Nall
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian" <bmoneill at juno.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.