Raymond,
Bob Smart and I have won the Enduro series in 2003, 2004, and 2005 for ITB. For each of those years, we received one plaque with our photo, team name, driver names, and car class on it. (A Very nice plaque I might add). It is my understanding that it is based on the Team Name, but then again, it has only been Bob and I for the past 3 years in the same car. We have been rotating the plaques between households. Marie asked for the plaque info at the end of the year, so with all of your different drivers in the one car, you could simply give the team name, car photo, and car class for the engraving!!
As for the discussion:
I agree with the one pitstop mandatory idea. For the shorter enduros with just one driver (me at NLedges for a 2hr race), it gives the one driver a chance to rest a bit, readjust him/herself in the car, and rehydrate in case they don't have a camelback on board (great idea for enduro-ers). It then comes down to the preparedness of the race car to make it to the end. I'd say that 95% of people in these races (12hr race excluded), are only doing one refueling during the race anyway. More mandatory stops negates the need for larger cells (the ONE 12hr race excluded) as well. The fewer the "rules", the funner the run.
I agree that cars shouldn't be worked on while refueling is occuring. That's just being smart. I have seen a few cases where a crew member went onto their back to reach under a car while fuel was going in. Most drivers / race teams sit and wait for time to expire on the pitstop.
I don't think its necessary for seat time limits. I agree that tired drivers are slower drivers. We are all Big Boys and Girls here. We know when its time for a driver change. It reminds me of the drivers meetings at the NHIS races. "We believe that we should minimized the rules in the Enduro - we are all adults here."
Keep the rules to a minimum. The fewer the "rules", the funner the run. Bob and I look forward to defending our title again this year. And if anyone out there wants to hang with our team to get the feel for enduros, you can find us at the Hoosier (and now Toyo !!) trailer!!
PS - Ray, we never went skiing this year !!
Dave Austin
Team Jagermeister
'03, '04, '05 ITB Enduro Champions
Team Jagermeister
'03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10 - ITB NESCCA Enduro Champions
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