First VS Worst red light

[Speer Drag Racing]

Originally Posted by J DeForrest

If you look at it logically, only the tree matters here. Keep out any other fast car vs slow car advantages/disadvantages. I have been running S/SS for only 15 yrs, but been around it for over 40, and have never ran into ANYONE who thinks there is an advantage to the slow end of a staggered tree. The rule is fine as-is, as it can level out the non-clean tree racer in rare instances. This Tru-start in MY opinion is one baby step towards 'everyone gets a trophy'

The only situation Tru start makes sense to me is a delay box class with crosstalk on, but that is another conversation.

As I was reading through the responses, Jason's response is exactly what was going through my head! I will deal with the rules however they are decided. We all can't be as good as Jeff who has never been distracted by a slower car leaving! I had issues with that for years and have worked my butt off at becoming as focused as possible but it's still difficult. I say leave it as is!

[Jeff Stout]

Originally Posted by Speer Drag Racing

As I was reading through the responses, Jason's response is exactly what was going through my head! I will deal with the rules however they are decided. We all can't be as good as Jeff who has never been distracted by a slower car leaving! I had issues with that for years and have worked my butt off at becoming as focused as possible but it's still difficult. I say leave it as is!

I would never say I never had trouble with slow cars, but I worked it out and its a non issue. Im just Joe Average guy so I feel if I can do it anyone can do it if they practice and try.

[Lenny5160]

If you remove all thoughts about which car has an advantage in which situations (because that shouldn't be a factor), the current/historical red light rule is unlike any other rule in handicap racing. TruSTART makes it conform to the standard template.

If the violation is the same, the loser is who did it first. If they are different violations, the loser is who did the worst one. If it is the same rule violation but is measurable, the loser is who had the worst violation.