if you have web access - the handbook is located at
www.aerc.com
along with the rules, committees, directors etc.  the rules are not 
quite complete.  the copy i had to put this up from had a few
small sections missing.  hopefully i will get a 1997 version from the 
aerc that will correct this.
lots of useful info for the beginner and experienced endurance person.
mike 
mmaul@micro.ti.com
houston, tx