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This starting method inspired Porsche to locate the ignition key switch to the left of the steering wheel. In a left-hand drive car, this allowed the driver to use his left hand to start the engine, and his right hand to put the transmission into gear, which in turn shaves off a few tenths of a second.
Another method for speeding up the start was developed by Stirling Moss. His car was waiting with first gear already engaged. When he jumped in, he switched the starter on without depressing the clutch. The car was immediately jerked forward by the starter motor, but the engine did not start due to low RPM. After a few seconds of motion, he then pushed the clutch down, allowing the engine to speed up and start while the car was moving.
This starting method inspired Porsche to locate the ignition key switch to the left of the steering wheel. In a left-hand drive car, this allowed the driver to use his left hand to start the engine, and his right hand to put the transmission into gear, which in turn shaves off a few tenths of a second.
Another method for speeding up the start was developed by Stirling Moss. His car was waiting with first gear already engaged. When he jumped in, he switched the starter on without depressing the clutch. The car was immediately jerked forward by the starter motor, but the engine did not start due to low RPM. After a few seconds of motion, he then pushed the clutch down, allowing the engine to speed up and start while the car was moving.
Can someone please explain why gaining a few tenths of a second at the start of a 24HR endurance race, in which places are determined on the minutes timescale, makes any difference at all?
Can someone please explain why gaining a few tenths of a second at the start of a 24HR endurance race, in which places are determined on the minutes timescale, makes any difference at all?
It is always an advantage to be the first off the starting line.
Åke
Can someone please explain why gaining a few tenths of a second at the start of a 24HR endurance race, in which places are determined on the minutes timescale, makes any difference at all?
It's a race. LOL Wouldn't you want to be out front instead of sucking others exhaust gas and being held up or getting caught in some pileup..
02-27-2019, 03:55 AM
