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The only great trailer race I remember was between two people who were vying 
for National Mileage Champion in one particular year.  The overall National 
Champions were not in a trailer race of any sort that I can remember.

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Truman Prevatt" <tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Mollie Krumlaw-Smith" <mkrumlaw@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: [RC] AERC Directions - 1 Day 100's


> The national points award became know as the "great trailer race" and your 
> observations are valid. Trouble with the Championship Series was it wasn't 
> supported by very many so it really didn't mean much.
>
> The Championship Ride seems to be supported and seems to be growing. It 
> recogonizes the 50 and 100 mile events - what the members wanted. On the 
> other hand it is primarly a "regional event" with the biggest majority of 
> the riders coming from within the region.
>
> I seems that for the majority of the membership the National Championship 
> in any format is that that important to them. How about this for a 
> revolutinalry cencept - have no national championship. Since most riders 
> ride in thier regions and most rides get their riders from within their 
> regions - have regional championships instead. It might make more sense 
> and get more support from the riders.
>
> Truman
>
> Mollie Krumlaw-Smith wrote:
>
> > Having the national championship be determined by the over all year end 
> > points could be difficult for many riders because of the particular 
> > region they live in and the endurance activity in their area. I could see 
> > it turning into more of a "those with the most money win"....they would 
> > have the means to ride year round and as often as possible.
> > I really would prefer going back to the championship series format. 
> > Everyone was allowed to participate in 2 regional rides of their choice, 
> > and the national ride. I feel this format would level the playing field 
> > for the average rider hoping to compete at the national level.
> > and just my two cents....I love one day 100's and can't wait until my 
> > youngsters are old enough to start trying them again....
> > MKS
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