Exactly.

The main value of guidelines and a compilation of best practices is for the OA, PRO and the racers to take a careful look at the collective wisdom in preparation of the race day.

at that point.... to use JJs words...
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you are geared up for the conditions.... then no problem Accidents may still happen.


There are three pieces to this situation

Ignorance
Stupidity
Accidents

IMO, we can do something about Ignorance.

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