On Aug 21, 2005, at 6:39 PM, mark henley wrote:

> Definition: Draft Train: A draft train consists of two or more racers,
> in a single file line, assuming the same line down the hill. This is
> typical in Inline Downhill Heat racing, whether through co-operative
> effort or not.
>
> Option 3: Pushing that results from incidental contact due to drafting
> is allowed because it is a result of utilizing gravity to accelerate,
> using racer form and skill to navigate the race course and field to
> derive the most speed and best race position as long as the contact
> fits the following criteria:
> 1. the push is a result of rear racer drafting momentum and transfers
> speed to the front racer.
> 2. The push is not a result of the rear racer using additional, arm,
> leg or otherwise body strength to accelerate the front racer faster
> than would have been achieved through drafting momentum.
I don't agree with this provision. I will go along with it if we vote
it into being, however.

> 3. The push is only allowed as an open hand
I think closed fists that don't grasp the body or clothing of the racer
in front should be ok also.

> push on some portion of
> the racer from the rear to front racer and the push is not unwanted by
> the front racer.
I don't agree that the racer in front has to allow it. If the racer in
front doesn't want the contact then he/she should pull out of the way
and let the overtaking racer pass.

> Pushing from the back is considered a normal part of racing in a
> drafting
> train. However, racers may not hold other racers. The pushed/held
> racer's
> opinion will be considered when determining if there is a rule
> violation.
> IF the lead racer waves off the drafting racer, from a pushing
> action, and the drafting skater does not cease from the push action,
> the drafting skater would be in violation of above ruling.
I don't think that the racer in front has the right to say whether a
racer behind him/her can push in a draft line. If the racer in front
doesn't want to be pushed they should let the racer behind pass.

> Holding another racer or any sort of "INTENTIONAL or UNINTENTIONAL"
> contact that "CONTROLS" the
I think you mean "controls the lateral movement but not the forward
motion of the racer in front since a push would add velocity to the
racer in front.

> movement of another racer either through
> grabbing, holding, steering is strictly prohibited. A racer may be
> disqualified for these actions.

I think that we should write into the rules something about contact
originating from a lateral direction. For example, incidental contact,
i.e., shoulders bumping unintentionally should be allowed but grabbing,
pushing in a lateral direction, twisting another skater should not be
allowed. If a skater takes an inside line in a turn that causes contact
that impedes the progress of a racer on a line further outside then the
racer on the inside line is in violation. If a racer on an inside line
touches a body part of a racer on a line further outside and that
contact does not slow down the racer on the outside line then the racer
on the inside line is not in violation.
>
> I would be satisfied with this and vote to have it submitted to the
> IGSA for
> inclusion into the Inline Downhill rules.
> The next race is Sept 17 for Bonelli #5. We should have this too him
> before
> Sept1st.
>
> VOTE now!
> Mark
>
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