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#1 Tom Thumb Hobbies

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Posted 31 August 2016 - 11:54 AM

The tenth anniversary of the R4 will be held March 17-19, 2017.

Starting at this event the Can-Am and F1 classes will be split into Regular and Senior divisions. If you are 60 years old or older or turn 60 during the event you can opt to run the Senior division. You don't have to run in the Senior division. You can still choose to run in the Regular division. But you can't run both. Senior division will run the same format as the GTC, "one and done."
 
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Posted 31 August 2016 - 12:26 PM

Will qualifying remain for the respective classes - Senior and Regular?



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Posted 31 August 2016 - 01:18 PM

Yes, qualifying will not change. Please be patient for any additional details.


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Posted 31 August 2016 - 02:54 PM

This is a great idea! I'm in! ;)
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Posted 31 August 2016 - 03:26 PM

If you are 60 years old or older or turn 60 during the event you can opt to run the Senior division. 

 

Mike, could you make that "66" or older? I'm getting tired of racing against these kids with their 60-year old reflexes   :D


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Posted 31 August 2016 - 03:30 PM

Mike, could you make that "66" or older? I'm getting tired of racing against these kids with their 60 year old reflexes   :D

 

And I remember when there was a "Kids"class because "Age and Treachery" was still a superior position. :)


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Posted 31 August 2016 - 06:27 PM

Some of the best racers are in the senior division. I would stand a better chance if I could race in the toddler division. ;-)


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Posted 31 August 2016 - 09:29 PM

Should be called the "Geezer" division!! :)

I can relate – I'll be 65 by then!! :)

 

It would eliminate from having to race "Duran" out here at BPR!! :)


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Posted 31 August 2016 - 09:58 PM

Won't running two divisions make the racing day longer?

 

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Posted 31 August 2016 - 10:13 PM

No, it shouldn't. Using the last two years of data it could actually make it slightly shorter. At most only one Main longer.


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 06:16 AM

I assume we will tech them all at once and just separate them then. Should be interesting to see who makes a "false ID" to get into the Seniors. LMAO.


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 08:01 AM

Or makes a false ID to get away from that bunch!


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 09:13 AM

So you are telling me there is some hope now for making the top eight. Thanks, I need all the help I can get these days. 

 

Mike, can I pre-register now as a Senior/Geezer. 


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 12:46 PM

I think it's a great idea.

More smiling faces getting plaques.

I know it's not mandatory, but if I make the race, being on the GTC Pro list, I would just run in the regular races.

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Posted 01 September 2016 - 01:07 PM

Can one decide to run in the Senior division in say F1 but regular Division in Can-Am?


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 01:41 PM

I have not thought through every scenario yet but for now I don't know why not. 


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 02:01 PM

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Posted 01 September 2016 - 02:04 PM

Do you have to decide before qualifying?

 

LOL.


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 02:07 PM

Before tech, Mike. LOL.


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 02:13 PM

Pappy: I love your idea of 66 or older :)


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 02:14 PM

Well, just remember Howie can run in the Geezer class. LMAO.


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 02:41 PM

For the IRRA Board - Does a podium finish in the Senior division promote someone to the GTC-PRO List?

 

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However when your up to your butt in alligators, it can be difficult to remember the initial  project was to drain the swamp."


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 02:45 PM

That has not been addressed yet. 


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 02:51 PM

For the IRRA Board - Does a podium finish in the Senior division promote someone to the GTC-PRO List?

 

Good question from Bob.

I'll pose another one.

If the reaction the Senior winner gets lasts for more than six hours, should he consult a physician?


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 02:57 PM

Rumor has it that Retro East is setting up a track at The Burning Man Festival next year.


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