Those were fine ideas, Richard. I wonder how this incident will change things
nationwide? Apparently at Road America the green start flag is located over a
rise and is impossible to see from back in the back. Perhaps a spotter is
needed in communication with the starter to warn of impending disaster? That,
and a flag station situated at the appropriate place so all drivers can see the
flags. If it's a no-green start, then that secondary flagman can wave the
appropriate flag for all to see?
It may be vintage racing, but you'll never slow the Group 6 guys down.
Steve S.
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> I have two suggestions. Pace car drivers need to have racing experience in
> order to understand what is happening throughout the grid behind them, and to
> be sure they have the grid closed well before the end of the pace lap.
> Drivers need make every sane effort to close the grid behind the pace car
> during the first 1/2 of the pace lap.
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