A third theory...
Theoretically, (mathematically), dolphins should only be capable of a
certain underwater cruising speed in a certain density of water.
Theoretically at usage=100% you turn 15 knots.
Then why can dolphins swim at 30 knots? Because of the special forgiving
qualities of their resilient skin, which allows them to "squeeze"
through the water like they weren't even there.
Scientists have studied for years to develop a coating for ships that
would allow them to do just that.
Maybe Daddio found the ultimate paint job that lets him "squeeze"
through the gates?
John Crooke
90 Honda Accord EX
H-Stock
Silver Spring, MD
PS, I'm not a biologist, and the numbers are from my clouded memory, so
if you have better numbers or facts, well, good for you. Like I care how
fast dolphins swim!
Darren Madams wrote:
> Ok, this has been bugging me for a while, and I'd like everyone
> else's thoughts... can you tell work is boring today?
>
> How can anyone (by anyone I mean Mark Daddio, John Thomas, etc.)
> be so far ahead of the rest of their class?
>
> Theoretically (mathematically), a certain car should only be
> capable of a certain time on a certain course. To pick a random
> variable for this let's use the Geez term "usage" and say that
> theoretically at usage=100% you turn a 60 second time. In order
> to achieve anything faster than that something special must be
> happening...
>
> Now, obviously it is possible to get more than 100% usage out of
> a car. Not only from peaks in each of the axises but also from
> making the car do things outside the limits such as rotating the
> car to travel around a turn without losing as much momentum.
>
> But honestly, how much can that be worth?? Surely not 1 second
> per day in basically a spec car against other drivers likely
> doing the same things. If it were Daddio vs. a computer I could
> accept 1 second no problem (take that, Deep Blue) but we're
> talking about some of the best drivers in the country.
>
> So, theory number two, and I'm sure a component of #1 anyway but
> for arguments sake let's seperate them... those top drivers are
> coming closer to the 100% usage (or greater) sooner and more of
> the time. Because they are more consistently faster from the
> get go they can spend more time figuring out the little parts.
>
> Anyone got any thoughts? Are us mortals just doomed to follow
> the leaders? :)
>
> --Darren
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