T. Kenji Sugahara

I think Andy has hit it on the head. Great analysis.

On May 15, 2007, at 9:46 AM, Andy Stahl wrote:

> Candi,
>
> It is my understanding that a disqualification or other penalty can
> result from two different processes -- 1) as a result of a racer's
> protest; or, 2) as a result of an official's decision based upon
> evidence. The 15-minute rule applies only to the first process,
> not to the second. Performance enhancing drug use would be an
> example of the second process at work, as drug use could never be
> effectively dissuaded through the protest process with its 15-
> minute requirement.
>
> The TTT photographs are much like a drug test. They are evidence
> of a rule violation that should be acted upon by race officials.
> The fact that a protest was also filed is irrelevant. I would deny
> the protest (citing the 15-minute rule), but penalize all the
> center-line offending teams for which evidence exists using the
> official's inherent power to do so.
>
> As for what constitutes a centerline violation, the arguments
> regarding the marshaled corners are persuasive, as are the
> arguments regarding the start line and emergency avoidance of
> fallen cyclists. However, the corner cutting in the middle of the
> straight sections is centerline violation in its purest form.
>
> Andy
>
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