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gary
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As an only occasional racer I hate to complain much. But given the rarity of my racing, a situation occurred yet again in the Group 3 race in Spokane during the Saturday race.
Several "fast" cars missed the five minute warning so started from the back. Of course, they were passing us by turn 3 and one narrowly missed wheel contact with me only because of me taking evasive action. Not that I could have stayed with those that qualified in front of me over the race distance, but it effectively ended my "race".
So I was considering the merits of a rule change that would make those missing the five minute warning have to start from the pit lane - after the race has started. It would at least give the field some time settle out before having to deal with being lapped by hi-speed traffic. What happened in Spokane was just plain dangerous.
I know the current rule has been in place for about forever, any comments?
Gary
Several "fast" cars missed the five minute warning so started from the back. Of course, they were passing us by turn 3 and one narrowly missed wheel contact with me only because of me taking evasive action. Not that I could have stayed with those that qualified in front of me over the race distance, but it effectively ended my "race".
So I was considering the merits of a rule change that would make those missing the five minute warning have to start from the pit lane - after the race has started. It would at least give the field some time settle out before having to deal with being lapped by hi-speed traffic. What happened in Spokane was just plain dangerous.
I know the current rule has been in place for about forever, any comments?
Gary