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jo-@aracnet.com

2004-03-05



 "Schreck, George" wrote:



I do get a bit tired about guys whining about that fact that someone

in their age category is better than they are, so they should not have

to race against them. That is what age categories are about. Someone

who is older, but a better racer, should not be penalized and have to

race against far younger racers because they are better than the

others in their age group. No other sport that I am aware of makes

people of a certain age group race with younger racers because they

are better than the rest of the people in their age group.



         George Schreck



This thread is starting to get a bit old and hackneyed. THere is nothing

wrong with the current scheme, IMO. Yeah, often times I am the last one

across the line (depending on the race) but the point is to have fun.



If one is concerned about where one places all the time, then it is time

to turn your 'hobby' into a full-time endeavor and turn pro. If cahnges

need to be made, then change them after the season ends. Not during.



Joe

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Schreck, George

2004-03-05



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I do get a bit tired about guys whining about that fact that someone in

their age category is better than they are, so they should not have to race

against them. That is what age categories are about. Someone who is older,

but a better racer, should not be penalized and have to race against far

younger racers because they are better than the others in their age group.

No other sport that I am aware of makes people of a certain age group race

with younger racers because they are better than the rest of the people in

their age group.   



        George Schreck

         Phone: (503) 813-7211

          Fax: (503) 813-7190







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