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09-06-2021, 07:21 PM | #1 |
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staging thoughts
While watching Indy and other races lately, it occurred to me there is, in many cases, considerable time spent "easing" into the first bulb. I think in some cases, it is because the driver is not accustomed to the particular track, so must be cautious approaching the first beam.
Brainstorm about this, add another "before prestage" beam. Thus, the driver can move quickly to the "pre-prestage position." Thoughts?
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09-07-2021, 11:31 AM | #2 |
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Re: staging thoughts
Excellent idea Larry.......you're suppose to "feel around" if you are at a new track and racing by yourself .......then you are labeled the class dumb *** if you cut both lights on.....but keep an eye out for the beam boxes just in case you are close to the stating line ......what is wrong with physically identifying the starting line ????
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09-07-2021, 01:16 PM | #4 |
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Re: staging thoughts
I've always found it hard to find the pre-stage beams in my 68 Mustang bracket car because I sit low and the nose is long. I'd like to see a physical marker in the center line to show where the pre-stage beam is. Maybe a three foot high marker thing. Might speed up the stage process. The whole courtesy staging process at Indy seemed to take too long.
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