How much human reaction in reaction time?

[Alan Roehrich]

I've found that there are certain hi vis yellow glasses that do affect how you see certain colors.

[Mike Carr]

You can zero-out the rollout on your practice tree, to test pure human reaction time. I would do that at times, just messing around. My human reaction time (over ten years ago, when I used to race) was in the .175-.180 range. This should give you a close figure. Things vary, of course. But it should be pretty ballpark.

[Jeff Stout]

Originally Posted by Mike Carr

You can zero-out the rollout on your practice tree, to test pure human reaction time. I would do that at times, just messing around. My human reaction time (over ten years ago, when I used to race) was in the .175-.180 range. This should give you a close figure. Things vary, of course. But it should be pretty ballpark.

This is what I did to see what my human reaction was. I ended up being around .190. I did practice in lanes before my passes Saturday night and with the instant green event I was .520, .521,.520. The average was actually slower by.002 from the night before which was .540,.503,.516 but the consistency was improved. So now using the practice tree and averaging .190 in human the car was is around .330 in reaction. The car is a Monte Carlo with 29 tall tire, 2.48 400 trans w/trans brake and all travel removed from button, 4.88 gear and shallow staging. Don't know what if anything come's from this experiment other then practice on practice tree helped me be consistent on human reaction.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

I've found that there are certain hi vis yellow glasses that do affect how you see certain colors.

The best glasses are sold by Enchroma and they are not cheap.
They are made mostly for people suffering color blindness. For those that do not have color blindness, you can still use them and it will enhance the colors.

Enchroma has an eye test in their website that will test your eyes for color blindness.

http://enchroma.com/

Your other option would be sunglasses with Polarized lenses that have an UltraViolet light absorption coating.

[SSDiv6]

Another area that many don't address is their state of mind and health during the race.

Throughout the years, I have followed what successful drivers do to win and nobody is born with the gifts to win. I have learned it is dedication, state of mind and your health.

Many years ago, in the mid-80's, I recall reading an article about many of the things Jackie Stewart did to prepare himself to win a race. As many can recall, Jackie Stewart is dyslexic, which is considered a disability.

One of the examples was his diet. He didn't consume any alcohol, fats, sugars or carbs at least two weeks prior to the race. His diet was baked fish, legumes, fruits, vegetables, freshly squeezed juice and lots of seaweed. He also abstained eating such things during the event too, until the race was over.

He also had his own way to prepare when he got in the race car; he practiced mind imagery. He would sit in the car prior to starting the car, close his eyes and imagine his body inflating like a balloon. Then he would release all the air out and feel himself relaxed. Taking in to account all the championships he won, it appears it worked for him.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

I have found that human reaction should be classified as "individual human reaction". I think when you find your comfortable spot on the third yellow the practice will tighten your reaction range. Then the winning comes from building your car around that.

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I have found that human reaction should be classified as "individual human reaction". I think when you find your comfortable spot on the third yellow the practice will tighten your reaction range. Then the winning comes from building your car around that.

Think that is the easiest, fastest, best way rather than attempting to change the driver!

[joespanova]

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the car has to be consistent FIRST. Then you dial in the car to the driver , front end travel , shock tuning etc etc. Then work on your own consistency.....
BUT , no where in this post does any reply apply to stick racers.
It appears as if all replies "imply" the driver is using a trans brake.
I've always wondered , no make that ASSUMED cutting decent consistent lights is not at all difficult with trans brakes and esp . delay boxes..............which it IS and leaves wins and losses at the stripe.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by joespanova

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the car has to be consistent FIRST. Then you dial in the car to the driver , front end travel , shock tuning etc etc. Then work on your own consistency.....
BUT , no where in this post does any reply apply to stick racers.
It appears as if all replies "imply" the driver is using a trans brake.
I've always wondered , no make that ASSUMED cutting decent consistent lights is not at all difficult with trans brakes and esp . delay boxes..............which it IS and leaves wins and losses at the stripe.

First and foremost this post is about human reaction, it sort of took a turn to the cars reaction but I didn't feel it was a button only conversation. Human reaction pretty much covers a button or a clutch pedal IMO.