Author: Robert Allgeuer
Date: 06:13:17 06/17/05
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On June 17, 2005 at 09:05:25, James T. Walker wrote: >On June 17, 2005 at 08:37:27, Christopher Conkie wrote: > >>There is a maximum spec in both Formula 1 and Nascar. >> >>Christopher > >That is done for safety and not to "equalize" the competition (although it may >have that effect). The WCCC is an "Open" tournament so you come with the best >you can muster. It is to find out who can create the strongest chess playing >entity in the world without limits. > >Disclaimer: The above comments are just my opinion and not to be taken >seriously. >Jim It is also done for aligning the capabilities of the competitors and make them more comparable. In no serious race you could start with a jet gas turbine or a 10 liter 24 cylinder engine, even if they were weaker and thus safer .... Or with a car 50cm wider, which would make it safer as well ... Robert
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