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As you all know I race formula femme and a few other races. As a formula femme racer why is it always run two laps shorter? I'm sure its likely about time constraint. However, since I pay full price for my racing I think it would be fair to discount the price for those who race in the formula femme/vintage racer timeslot. I've spoken to Tracy Riffe and he agrees that I should bring it to the clubs attention.

the original intent was that lap times were slower for the ULW Vintage racers and that shortening the number of laps kept the total time slot for the race comparable to the other races.  However, when the ULW Vintage race was combined with Formula Femme (it ran as a stand alone race initially) that shortened version was moved over and applied to FF also.  Really doesn't make sense to shorten the race in my opinion now that it was been combined with FF though.

TR 

Formula Femme will definitely be run at 10 laps this weekend. 

There were some reservations about "closing speeds", but I don't believe it's a huge concern as closing speeds within the Formula Femme race alone are already extreme.  I'm picturing Edda and Yolanda, for instance.  That's not intended as a knock on Yoyo, it's just an observation that the skill sets and speeds of the racers within the Formula Femme race are already pretty varied.  I expect Yolanda will lap only a little more quickly than Alan in HVULW.  I expect Edda will lap most of the field once and some twice in ten laps.

We have the option of splitting these races and extending the day further if we wish.  It'll just put even more of a premium on keeping the schedule tight....which we did a really good job of at the last race! 

Edda, do you see a safety issue leaving FF and HVULW combined?

Its all about having fun. I don't have any issues with the way the class is ran. I think everyone in this group of riders would enjoy having an extra two laps.

As far as safety surrounding various speed and skill of different riders are concerned. I believe everyone on the track knows what they are doing and I don't see it as an issue.

How's that new training regime working for you Jesse?

TR