In a message dated 07/18/2005 9:59:37 AM Central Daylight Time,
oldskooling@yahoo.com writes:
> Bill, speaking of other problems in that group here is what one of the SCCA
> guys working the corners posted on the Production drivers forum talking
> about what happened just after the carnage at the start/finish line...
>
Bob:
I was not aware of that (i.e.,....that ANY cars got through that mess).
SCCA drivers or not, there is no excuse for not knowing what is expected
under RED or BLACK flag circumstances. One of the Group TWO sessions was Black
flagged. I held my fist up, but an A/H 100 went shooting by. He then realized
what he'd done, slowed up, and to my knowledge the session ended as it should.
The BRIC Driver's packet has crystal clear printed instructions for all such
matters. They are not verbose. They're succinct and an easy read. Likewise
RED and BLACK flag instructions are gone over at the driver's meeting. There
is no excuse for drivers 'not knowing.' I am sure such information has been
turned over to the VSCDA Driver's Committee. I know a Group SIX meeting was
held in the Control Tower after the incident, where they checked to ensure
anyone who needed First Aid got it, but also to critique the catastrophe.
In the Group TWO feature race, Don Brick got hit behind the left rear wheel
at the apex to Turn TWO by a young and over enthusiastic MG driver. It punted
him off course and did some minor fender damage, but thank God it didn't roll
him over. It sure could have. The driver was very apologetic (and rightly
so). I hope it impacts his vintage attitude. But...what's the old saying? It
is very difficult to only put it in a little.
Bill Dentinger
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