Quote Originally Posted by Alan Etheredge View Post
Just IMHO but one of the best ways to conduct a most productive "trial" in this specific situation is to
  • Invoke the rule
  • See what innovative ideas racers come up with
  • Let the officials exercise lattitude and good judgment (e.g. not 'DQ' anyone for an honest first effort if they take steps to correct 'fails' next time out)
  • Everyone apply lessons learned to refine both their implementation and the rule

By invoking the rule you get broadest participation in the "trial".

With everyone participating it increases the chances that one or several bright racers will come-up with the "Eureka! That's it! An easy KISS solution!" to the benefit of all.

After all, this isn't anything that involves budget-busting cost, irreversible machine modification, nor does it have any impact at all on competitive advantage. But getting on-board with the idea just might save any of y'all from an ***-packing or worse.

Just IMHO.

... and if you believe in an ironic sort of Karma, by invoking the rule we'll not have a single wet event all season ...
my thoughts exactly.