A case for Tru-Start

[7423]

Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

Curious how you say that Charlie, their red lights were only .001 apart, and Bob was much closer to his dial, although it is obvious that both drivers lifted early. I know both drivers, and Jody is certainly one of the best Stock and S/S drivers over the past 15 or so years, but as he showed in the final, Mr. Gullet is not to be taken lightly, and deserved the win.

The race was over on the starting line. Closer to the dial means nothing. Closer to green should move on. Jody was closer to green than Bob. Pigs should have been flyin' long ago...........

[rognelson777]

Always thought Drag racing was 1st or worst was disqualified. Trustart fixes the redlight scenario.

[FireSale]

I reread the available info on TruStart and agree with the premise, but the track has to shut off the automatic win light until after the second car starts the clocks. If the chaser is geared to kill the tree in a tight race like this, he can drop out of race mode with the auto win light flashing. If the win light is put on hold, then the chaser has to follow his plan of action. If it involves cutting it too close, then the red light margins decide the winner. The chaser has to be given the opportunity to lose to make this fair.

[cal]

Originally Posted by FireSale

I reread the available info on TruStart and agree with the premise, but the track has to shut off the automatic win light until after the second car starts the clocks. If the chaser is geared to kill the tree in a tight race like this, he can drop out of race mode with the auto win light flashing. If the win light is put on hold, then the chaser has to follow his plan of action. If it involves cutting it too close, then the red light margins decide the winner. The chaser has to be given the opportunity to lose to make this fair.

Hello all
The way true start is set up the win light or Red light does not come on till both cars have left the starting line. Example Car A has the spot Car B leaves 2nd.
Car A turns it 001 red, the red light will not show until Car B leaves the starting line.
If both car A & B red light, both red lights will show on the tree and the score board will show the true winner.
Not saying I like it or don't like it, but as long as I know it is being used before I enter the race that's cool with me.

Cal
SST HR 1177

[Mickey Whaley]

Ken please get this crap off of here same ol same ol racing has been the same for 40 years why change now????????????????

[novassdude]

Next we need to go for the best package crowed. Who would have won the race based on best package?

Then to be really fair lets figure the winner all 3 ways Current system, True start and Best package. The racer that wins 2 out of 3 ways is declared the winner.

Or to make the new millennials happy every one just go down the track but don't record anything and everyone is declared the winner.

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by novassdude

Next we need to go for the best package crowed. Who would have won the race based on best package?

Then to be really fair lets figure the winner all 3 ways Current system, True start and Best package. The racer that wins 2 out of 3 ways is declared the winner.

Or to make the new millennials happy every one just go down the track but don't record anything and everyone is declared the winner.

That's funny right there....don't care who you are.

[tranzbuilder]

For all of those wanting to race with tru-start I'm sure the are plenty of bracket racing platforms beginning out there and tracks as well then u won't have to worry about heads-up races fuel check or going over the scales or even tear downs for that matter and centainly won't have to cry on this forum about not getting into a national event where they won't implement tru-start. Believe it or not the level playing field out there is what u make it quit complaining and just get some seat time

[Bernie Cunningham]

Originally Posted by tranzbuilder

For all of those wanting to race with tru-start I'm sure the are plenty of bracket racing platforms beginning out there and tracks as well then u won't have to worry about heads-up races fuel check or going over the scales or even tear downs for that matter and centainly won't have to cry on this forum about not getting into a national event where they won't implement tru-start. Believe it or not the level playing field out there is what u make it quit complaining and just get some seat time

WOW, I'd like to know who you are my friend, that's a very bold post right there !!

[Dave Noll]

Originally Posted by tranzbuilder

For all of those wanting to race with tru-start I'm sure the are plenty of bracket racing platforms beginning out there and tracks as well then u won't have to worry about heads-up races fuel check or going over the scales or even tear downs for that matter and centainly won't have to cry on this forum about not getting into a national event where they won't implement tru-start. Believe it or not the level playing field out there is what u make it quit complaining and just get some seat time

I've bracket raced for over 30 years and recently switched to Stock. How much more seat time do I need ? I'm not complaining. I'm stating a preference and cited examples to show the reason for my preference. Tru-Start has been created by Compulink but to my knowledge is only being used for the Spring Fling.

https://dragillustrated.com/trustart...-spring-fling/

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...-go-nationwide
GOOD

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...php?p=46043098
And the same argument going on elsewhere.