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

06-08-2012, 02:20 PM	#13
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