Pro tree

X-TECH MAN · 08-25-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Precht

Back in the 70s I raced a 4/10ths pro tree at National on Long Island every Tuesday eve and a full tree at Hampton every Sunday, I definitely liked the pro tree better. The lights would have to be shielded from the opposing lane though to prevent one from leaving off the others light.

I believe the post was about HEADS UP "CLASS" runs for class. Not a handicap start.

Jeff Lee · 08-25-2011, 03:18 PM

I've raced both. As Michael Beard stated, it "dumbs down" the racers. Anybody with no skill can hammer down some pretty good RT's on a pro-tree. And yes, you will have fewer redlights.
But the skill set required for a full-tree is much greater. It separates the posers from the real racers. It gives the experienced full-tree racer an advantage over others. And that is the point and that is why you hear resistance.
Sorry...just the facts!

Paul Precht · 08-25-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

I believe the post was about HEADS UP "CLASS" runs for class. Not a handicap start.

Understood, I just threw that in because of the abuse of leaving off the other guys light with the 4/10ths at National. Many of the cars had 10" converters and didn't leave as hard as they do now so it was almost impossible without anticipating to redlight even when staging deep. If you were dialed in at 12.0 and your opponent at 12.05, you left off his light and that gave you an advantage that .he could do nothing about. Many of the racers didn't understand this or the staging deep tricks which made it much harder for them to win.

K Stubbs · 08-25-2011, 04:28 PM

Personally I wish they would go to a Pro Tree during class. Much more exciting for driver and fans.

08-25-2011, 03:18 PM	#2
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Pro tree I've raced both. As Michael Beard stated, it "dumbs down" the racers. Anybody with no skill can hammer down some pretty good RT's on a pro-tree. And yes, you will have fewer redlights. But the skill set required for a full-tree is much greater. It separates the posers from the real racers. It gives the experienced full-tree racer an advantage over others. And that is the point and that is why you hear resistance. Sorry...just the facts! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

08-25-2011, 04:28 PM	#4
K Stubbs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 402 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Pro tree Personally I wish they would go to a Pro Tree during class. Much more exciting for driver and fans.