Oh, I think they did that on purpose to not have a pile up in 1, spread the field out.
But you guys proved them wrong.
Have to be ready in 14~15 IMO.
J~
Oh, I think they did that on purpose to not have a pile up in 1, spread the field out.
But you guys proved them wrong.
Have to be ready in 14~15 IMO.
J~
Thanks!
What Alberto said. Every other race that weekend we lined up on the front straight, but for this one it seemed like as soon as the pace car pulled off the guys at the front went for it right away. You can see in Juan's video there were big gaps even several rows in front of us.
Very rare but i have to agree with Johnny on this one!
Though i believe it says in the rules the pole sitter should maintain pace car speed until the green flag...reality is this is hit or miss(and a whole other debate). Regardless where you are in the pack at the start...it is your responsibility to keep pace/close proximity to the car in front of you. And as Johnny said...get up to that bumper in plenty of time to react.
In this case...I know the pole sitter was going to roll on the throttle out of 15 and get to a speed for a 3rd gear start and maintain as they generally always throw a very late green flag. No intention to spread the field...just avoid that dreaded 2nd to 3rd missed shift by one of the first few rows at the start.
Not singling anyone out here...as there were a lot of gaps!! And for those who do this on a regular basis in some sort of gamesmanship to time the start and get a run...
Ron
RAmotorsports
So I wasn't there, Mark can make the call when the green dropped, but there's many ways when to wave the flag to get different results.
Drop flag when in front of starter stand, there packed tight about to bust.
Earlier, all or most are on front striaght.
Early when pace car pulls in. In this case most are caught off guard unless your crew yells Green!!
They figure it out after coming off 15 so the field is spread out, right off the bat.
It's ment to be a way to start the race cleanly.
J~
Very rare but i have to agree with Johnny on this one!
Though i believe it says in the rules the pole sitter should maintain pace car speed until the green flag...reality is this is hit or miss(and a whole other debate). Regardless where you are in the pack at the start...it is your responsibility to keep pace/close proximity to the car in front of you. And as Johnny said...get up to that bumper in plenty of time to react.
In this case...I know the pole sitter was going to roll on the throttle out of 15 and get to a speed for a 3rd gear start and maintain as they generally always throw a very late green flag. No intention to spread the field...just avoid that dreaded 2nd to 3rd missed shift by one of the first few rows at the start.
Not singling anyone out here...as there were a lot of gaps!! And for those who do this on a regular basis in some sort of gamesmanship to time the start and get a run...
After your split, I don't care who I'm beside.
Up to you, you have to drive it home. (no trailer)
J~
Wow, the last two clips were almost the same ruts! Glad your car is still ok, as that "paint" is priceless!
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