Glen and List,
Not taking anybodies side here but here is my thoughts on the waiting lines.
One with the increased entries at speedweek, and we all hope that it continues
to
grow. has anybody addressed what that does to lines to run? It increases the
wait
time.
I for one was in line for 3-4 hours to run during speedweek on the short course.
It does take awhile.
There are flaws in the system that I see that should could be addressed.
One - the "Big Dogs" in the house. I SOMETIMES see that when they get to the
start line their turn they are just getting suited up, getting in car, warming
the engine etc. etc. thus making long course lines wait longer. What happened to
getting in the car 3-4 cars back and waiting their turn so when they are up they
can go? I have seen Jack Costella in his little streamliner for hours baking. I
understand they are going fast they have alot to do to prepare for the run, but
so do others. But then again most of the time the starters do a fine job of
slipping others thru while they are preparing at the start line.
For the first couple days at speedweek you are lucky to get in one run a day.
But
towards the end of week like wednesday or thursday you can usually make laps
toward the end of the day.
The plan is efficency. The problems on the course you can't really prevent. If
people knew they were going to leave parts on the course they woundn't have run
the car. SCTA I think did an awesome job keep the course clear, getting people
out of the way in a very fast matter, clean ups, course sweeps.
But here is the question? can SCTA make the runs any faster than what they
already are? Probably not. They already do a damn nice job. A few minor problems
at start line. Has anyone thought on the future of land speed racing racing on
the salt if it continues to grow and entries hit 400-425, is there another
solution out there to make lines go faster?
I for one had problems all week, waited in line for several hours to make a
half-ass run, could there be a solution for a test track to run for liscensing
passes up to 150, and also use this course for vehicles that need a test track
if
they are having problems and they are trying to work the bugs out? Shifting,
carburation, ignition. The track to be used solely as a test track maybe 1-2
miles long with a 180ft trap speed.
Just a suggestion, I think would be worth while. This would help speed up other
lines, get the people who are having problems on their own track to test and
work
out their bugs, test the chutes and get some of the liscensing passes out of the
way.
Jonathan Amo
www.landracing.com
glen barrett wrote:
> Wasn't directed toward anyone. I just remember the early days with one
> course. Five hour wait to run,the two courses have helped with a shorter
> wait.
> Glen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Dahlgren" <ddahlgren@snet.net>
> To: "glen barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>
> Cc: "Paul Bland" <paul.blandavon@btinternet.com>; "Keith Turk"
> <kturk@ala.net>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2001 1:07 PM
> Subject: Re: New Car Procedures
>
> > Glen why do you talk to me like I have never been there and waited in line
> hours
> > to make a pass? I am real sure you are very busy in the timing tower but
> have
> > had my share of naps in line during the beginning of the week. Thursday is
> an
> > different thing but saturday thru Monday is far from minimal in my
> perspective
> > anyway. But that is only my opinion and everybody has one.....
> > Dave
> >
> > glen barrett wrote:
> > >
> > > Dave,
> > > We have two courses and the wait is minimal most of the time.
> > > Glen
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Dave Dahlgren" <ddahlgren@snet.net>
> > > To: "Paul Bland" <paul.blandavon@btinternet.com>
> > > Cc: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Monday, September 03, 2001 11:31 AM
> > > Subject: Re: New Car Procedures
> > >
> > > > Maybe the smart thing to do is take a new car to the USFRA meet in
> > > september
> > > > seems like there are fewer cars and more passes anyway.
> > > > Dave
> > > >
> > > > Paul Bland wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Keith, perhaps as a "Wannabe" salt racer I may have a slightly
> different
> > > > > perspective on this current discussion. That I want to race at
> > > Bonneville is
> > > > > beyond doubt, but like most of us, I want to do it as safely as
> > > > > possible("safe" at over 200mph?) I see a lot of merit in your
> > > suggestion, it
> > > > > is very similar to the one that is implemented over here for new
> > > > > drivers/cars in Drag Racing (and I presume is used in the
> States)i.e.
> > > first
> > > > > you make a launch, then a quarter pass, then a half pass etc.... I
> > > > > personally would have no problem at all, if when I get to
> Bonneville, I
> > > have
> > > > > to go through a similar procedure to the one you're suggesting.
> > > > > Paul.
> > > > > -----
> > > > > Keith wrote:
> > > > > > Ya know what.... We may have a New rule in the making.... or at
> least
> > > a
> > > > > > Proposition for a new rule....
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I don't know why we couldn't follow the current Lic. proceedures.
> I
> > > can
> > > > > see
> > > > > > the downside to wearing out a Silver Bullet Motor.... but is that
> the
> > > > > motor
> > > > > > we need in the car in the first place if it's new?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > the other side of this might be to actually limit the first pass
> to
> > > say
> > > > > > 100mph and only 2 miles.... and then we could jump in 50 mph
> > > increments?
> > > > > > thereby protecting the motor but still making a Maiden pass under
> > > power
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What ya think?
> > > > > > K
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