Misconception on a slow stocker winning

Ron Ortiz · 06-08-2012, 02:20 PM

When you all start talking about slow cars your usually referring to 12 seconds or slower.
12 seconds is not slow compared to a 9 second car, but 14 seconds it is. These 12 sec cars can gauge a fast chaser reasonably well, as can the chaser gauge.

Now a 14 sec car such as mine is real easy to gauge by them 9-10 sec cars. Ask any of them high flying speedsters how easy it is to judge a slug just about at a stand still at the finish line.

In a real slow stocker you need a couple of talents to gauge correctly.
First and foremost, the ability to lick your back, this keeps the view in perspective.
Second, keep a log book to track all of the important stuff like wind, direction, dew point. This info is very valuable for your dial in as it has the most bearing.
Third, cut a good light, piece of cake.
Fourth, at about the 1,000 foot mark look for friends and relatives on the fence for instant input, this can be easily done through facial recognition.
Fifth, have fun during the run, turn on a directional signal, wave to people, if you have power windows put it down as your opponent is closing in as if you need directions.

So, there you have it, now go out and get yourself a slow car.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA slowness is dimensional phases

KRatcliff · 06-08-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Ortiz

Fourth, at about the 1,000 foot mark look for friends and relatives on the fence for instant input, this can be easily done through facial recognition.
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Ron Ortiz
U/SA slowness is dimensional phases

Can't they just text you?

Ron Ortiz · 06-08-2012, 08:08 PM

Kyle, you still have to read the text message, and that is trying to cut it a little bit close. The look on their faces and their arms waving is the quickest read. But, like I stated that is only a bit of the equation. Human facial reactions occur at a rate of roughly 1.697 per millisecond, discounting muscle flex and brain wave transmittal. Thus, texting is not the way to go. I know that I stated at the 1,000 foot mark, but I was being conservative by about 995 feet.

How about some comments from some of you 9-10 sec cars on chasing a slow car (14 sec)

BTW Kyle, it took me about 5 minutes to stop laughing about your post. Good one.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA reactions are reactionary

KRatcliff · 06-08-2012, 08:10 PM

Jack McCarthy · 06-08-2012, 08:34 PM

god couldnt win the eliminator in the witch doctor V/S

but the fast guys dont like racing us either !

captain jack
37 years of being chased !

1stage1 · 06-09-2012, 08:46 AM

Lisa Bolton-Moser axlemania winner !!!!!!!!!!!

06-08-2012, 02:20 PM	#1
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning When you all start talking about slow cars your usually referring to 12 seconds or slower. 12 seconds is not slow compared to a 9 second car, but 14 seconds it is. These 12 sec cars can gauge a fast chaser reasonably well, as can the chaser gauge. Now a 14 sec car such as mine is real easy to gauge by them 9-10 sec cars. Ask any of them high flying speedsters how easy it is to judge a slug just about at a stand still at the finish line. In a real slow stocker you need a couple of talents to gauge correctly. First and foremost, the ability to lick your back, this keeps the view in perspective. Second, keep a log book to track all of the important stuff like wind, direction, dew point. This info is very valuable for your dial in as it has the most bearing. Third, cut a good light, piece of cake. Fourth, at about the 1,000 foot mark look for friends and relatives on the fence for instant input, this can be easily done through facial recognition. Fifth, have fun during the run, turn on a directional signal, wave to people, if you have power windows put it down as your opponent is closing in as if you need directions. So, there you have it, now go out and get yourself a slow car. Ron Ortiz U/SA slowness is dimensional phases __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

06-08-2012, 08:08 PM	#3
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning Kyle, you still have to read the text message, and that is trying to cut it a little bit close. The look on their faces and their arms waving is the quickest read. But, like I stated that is only a bit of the equation. Human facial reactions occur at a rate of roughly 1.697 per millisecond, discounting muscle flex and brain wave transmittal. Thus, texting is not the way to go. I know that I stated at the 1,000 foot mark, but I was being conservative by about 995 feet. How about some comments from some of you 9-10 sec cars on chasing a slow car (14 sec) BTW Kyle, it took me about 5 minutes to stop laughing about your post. Good one. Ron Ortiz U/SA reactions are reactionary __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

06-08-2012, 08:10 PM	#4
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 769 Likes: 75 Liked 534 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning

06-08-2012, 08:34 PM	#5
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning god couldnt win the eliminator in the witch doctor V/S but the fast guys dont like racing us either ! captain jack 37 years of being chased ! __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

06-09-2012, 08:46 AM	#6
1stage1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning Lisa Bolton-Moser axlemania winner !!!!!!!!!!!

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