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Originally Posted by Michael Beard
Worked up a really ugly spreadsheet tonight to test some CIC triggers. (Remembering that we're dealing with NHRA Indexes +.30 to start with)
With a low -1.00 trigger, EVERYBODY is getting hit first round, (except in the case of a red light), then from there on out, all of the racing becomes very, very close, almost to the point of being a coin toss. I think that takes a lot away from the performance aspect of it. A -1.25 trigger would theoretically be about the middle of the field. I think you maintain performance while still putting the driver in the game... just my opinion. Still seeking input.
What have they done at Belle Rose? What did you think? How would a different trigger affect the racing? Which is more fun?
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Another problem with the low trigger is that is someone does have a red light against them first round, they have a huge advantage second round over the guy who went 1.30 under first round. And that advantage will continue throughout eliminations unless there are more red lights because they won't have to go as fast to win. A higher trigger will take a little bit of the luck out of it.
I do agree with having one low enough to keep the driver in the game, that's half the fun! I like the 1.25 idea.