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Everyone at the site, from exhibitors to club prior to loading weights on the cart and prior to
members, was required to sign a form outlining the touching the gate--and the bungee cords--used to
rules to be followed in order to keep them safe. secure the gate. Neither food nor drink was
This included wearing a mask and observing 6 foot allowed on the carting premises. Spectators were
social distancing while on the premises of the test required to watch from behind the fence which
site, but there were several additional surrounded the course. Unfortunately, this made
requirements as well. it difficult to observe as well as to record
exhibitors' runs, but these were necessary
Only the judge, scribe (if a member of the judge's compromises if the tests were to take place.
household), timekeeper and exhibitor were
allowed on the course. The Registration table was All four tests, which were held over a period of two
set up at the entrance to the course and just the days, went smoothly, with all participants
Test Secretary was allowed to be there. All faithfully following the rules. Unfortunately, due
paperwork had to be completed in advance or in to the virus, the number of exhibitors was small,
cars, not at the table. but there was a large amount of enthusiasm, and
every exhibitor earned titles, so it was a huge
It was required to apply hand sanitizer before success!
entering the course. In addition, disposable plastic
gloves were provided and required to be worn VIDEO WATCH! DRIVING

Dede Brownstein
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Albuquerque, New Mexico