HC rules separation by classes
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Re: HC rules separation by classes (chad)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">we do need to see the speed diffs actually get to before we get our panties in a wad!
i'm pretty sure with proper gearing and hps that some H1 cars will hit 155 this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
No wadded panties here, just making points for discussion.
Everyone on the track, faster and slower, has a responsibility to drive safely. That's a given.
More fast cars on track makes this even more important. 8-10 155mph cars is a lot different than a Viper/gt3 or two. It means more 155mph three car battles coming up on 115mph three car battles. Will everyone be willing to do the right thing if it means losing a position?
HC is an entry-level series, so there are going to be folks out there with less than fully developed skills. Some of these will be in the 115mph cars. Some in the 155mph cars, too.
These are things that we need to be aware of, and plan for, now, not after something bad happens. Maybe because I've been around a bit longer, and some of the bullet-proof coating has worn off, I don't depend as much on what other people "should" know. I've seen "experts" screw the pooch too many times.
i'm pretty sure with proper gearing and hps that some H1 cars will hit 155 this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
No wadded panties here, just making points for discussion.
Everyone on the track, faster and slower, has a responsibility to drive safely. That's a given.
More fast cars on track makes this even more important. 8-10 155mph cars is a lot different than a Viper/gt3 or two. It means more 155mph three car battles coming up on 115mph three car battles. Will everyone be willing to do the right thing if it means losing a position?
HC is an entry-level series, so there are going to be folks out there with less than fully developed skills. Some of these will be in the 115mph cars. Some in the 155mph cars, too.
These are things that we need to be aware of, and plan for, now, not after something bad happens. Maybe because I've been around a bit longer, and some of the bullet-proof coating has worn off, I don't depend as much on what other people "should" know. I've seen "experts" screw the pooch too many times.
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Re: HC rules separation by classes (chad)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Personally....i can deal with speed differentials.....tell me you honda boys in HPDE 4 didn't have to watch out for that gt3 porshe or viper barelling down on you at speeds over 150....if you can do it a RACER better freaking be able to do it.
Remember when you were in HPDE1 and faster than everyone in the group....what did you do then.....you had to be patient.....the same must be done in racing!! if you want your race handed to you on a silver platter then you're gonna be racing by yourself!</TD></TR></TABLE>
The difference is in HPDE you have pointbys and passing zones, no trophies or places. Combine pass-anywhere with close racing, position battles, red mist and big egos, the situation changes dramatically.
A fast moving racer is going to be more likely to make a risky move in a corner when that guy that he is chasing just got by them on the straight and is pulling away.
Remember when you were in HPDE1 and faster than everyone in the group....what did you do then.....you had to be patient.....the same must be done in racing!! if you want your race handed to you on a silver platter then you're gonna be racing by yourself!</TD></TR></TABLE>
The difference is in HPDE you have pointbys and passing zones, no trophies or places. Combine pass-anywhere with close racing, position battles, red mist and big egos, the situation changes dramatically.
A fast moving racer is going to be more likely to make a risky move in a corner when that guy that he is chasing just got by them on the straight and is pulling away.
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