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Re: Traction control

To: "Waldron, James" <James.Waldron@CWUSA.COM>
Subject: Re: Traction control
From: Dave Dahlgren <ddahlgren@snet.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 15:51:36 -0500
Who ever used the word 'mandatory' not me..
Dave Dahlgren

"Waldron, James" wrote:
> 
> Hmmmm.  I didn't read it that way.  I read it as optional which I
> though was better than right now where it is not an option. (TC)
> I guess, like others, I'm just looking for some clarity as to
> 'what it is' or 'what it is not'.  If I put a G meter on the dash
> and adjust my foot for the best acceleration, it seems to me that
> I'm practicing traction control, and I find nothing in the rules that
> do not allow this.  (Most times the 'G meter' is the seat of my
> pants).  But, what happens if I connect the G meter to the ignition
> so that it automatically seeks the best acceleration? Is that traction
> control?  (I admit this is a simple example and doesn't take into
> account some of the high speed wheel slip suggestions that have been
> made.)  So I guess I'm in favor of a clearer definition of 'what it is'.
> And if we are all against it, I'm fine with that.  I am not fine with,
> if we decide to allow it, making it 'mandatory'.  It has to be an
> option, up to the racer/builder/driver/team.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jim W.
> 
> Snip>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Nt788@aol.com [mailto:Nt788@aol.com]
> >Hi James . I would never sign any thing that "required" me to do
> >something! Optional OK! Jack





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