Kim,
Most drivers in Oscoda did not notice, but on Sunday morning,
the entire A Modified combined class used the "Pro" tree.
I'd call the experiment a success.
The biggest plus I can think of is that red light starts would be
dramatically reduced. I think it was noted that at Oscoda, more
drivers red-lighted out of the Challenge rounds than had ever done
so before. (and I was one of them.. ugh)
Regarding tire "chocking" to prevent rolling on uneven surfaces,
just a tiny bit of drag on a handbrake will take care of that. And
the brake can be completely released before the shift to 2nd gear.
The only type of brakes which that would not work for is the one
I saw in a recent GM rental car: Press on the small left foot pedal
to engage, press again on that pedal to disengage. (What a stupid
concept! Makes it useless in ANY situation other than for parking.)
Of course, those with CVT's like the Engstrom's Pod Racer will have
the left foot firmly on the brake to prevent rolling. And since I have
a hand clutch (as do all the F125's) I can prevent rolling the same way.
Alan Sheidler
F125 #21
Original message
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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 07:27:44 -0600
From: "Fine, Kim" <kimfine@teletech.com>
Subject: New format Pro Solo 2002
Had a bunch of racer friends (Harnish, Leveronne, Eady) at the house over
the weekend and we were discussing next years "possible" format change for
the PRO tree. At the last event in Oscoda, Howard did a test session using
the tree just like they do in the NHRA and also stated he wanted to do away
with tire chalking.
So after our discussion this is what we came up with: all those changes are
fine as long as you let us all install line locks for the start since every
event site is not dead level like a drag strip is designed to be.
Just thinking out loud - any more thoughts?
Kim Fine
#19 GSL/L1
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