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Originally Posted by alvaro84
Now I kind of understand his point.
And I also know that even if I lived there, I'd never participate a Vetter challenge. I've heard that his 'control vehicle' chased the participants at insane speeds (like 70mph), which does absolutely not fall under 'real world circumstances' for me. It's extremely rare for me to sustain such a speed for more than a few seconds.
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I made the same comment to him as there isn't a 65 or 70 mph zone within 1/2 hour of me and of the two that I can get to in under an hour I rarely go on them anyway so 55 is what I'm accustomed to so a vehicle that is "comfortable" at 55 but not at 70 is just fine by me. However Craig is right to make his demands; 70+ IS his typical road condition and to plod along at significantly less out there IS an inconvenience at the least and a hazard at the most. Also I'm sure a regional solution is not in his or our best interests, so the vehicle should be able to handle the worst case condition.
The lead/chase vehicle requirement is a perfectly acceptable solution to prevent competition driving tactics like P&G. The contest is as much about the most efficient vehicle DRIVEN AS NORMAL as it is about the driver and his technique or lack thereof.