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10-01-2015, 01:12 PM
#287
Now that explains something I have always been curious about for track guys in Nth. America - windows down for 'point to pass'.
Certainly tracks I have been to in UK and France we use blinkers (indicators) to signal our intent...does not always work especially if the driver in front has red mist like the guys below however that is the norm.
Doesn't having an opened window leave you prone to debris/stones/loose rubber?...mind same would be the case for open top track cars I guess.
Certainly tracks I have been to in UK and France we use blinkers (indicators) to signal our intent...does not always work especially if the driver in front has red mist like the guys below however that is the norm.
Doesn't having an opened window leave you prone to debris/stones/loose rubber?...mind same would be the case for open top track cars I guess.
10-01-2015, 05:56 PM
#289
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Its so awesome, its been a high of about 60F here the last few days and I still have the AC on Max Cool or on high fan. I turned off the AC once to see if it made any difference and turned it back on before I got halfway down the track.
The open windows rule is idiotic, uncomfortable and dangerous for many reasons.
The open windows rule is idiotic, uncomfortable and dangerous for many reasons.
10-01-2015, 06:09 PM
#291
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Now that explains something I have always been curious about for track guys in Nth. America - windows down for 'point to pass'.
Certainly tracks I have been to in UK and France we use blinkers (indicators) to signal our intent...does not always work especially if the driver in front has red mist like the guys below however that is the norm.
Doesn't having an opened window leave you prone to debris/stones/loose rubber?...mind same would be the case for open top track cars I guess.
Certainly tracks I have been to in UK and France we use blinkers (indicators) to signal our intent...does not always work especially if the driver in front has red mist like the guys below however that is the norm.
Doesn't having an opened window leave you prone to debris/stones/loose rubber?...mind same would be the case for open top track cars I guess.
In the US you point with your arem out the window over the roof what side you want to be passed. Awesome at 160MPH, real safe especially when a piece of rubber hits you in the eye at the same time.
Here in Europe its like auto manufacturers and engineers intended. With a turn signal indicating where YOU are going to go or stay.
There is a reason cars close roofs and windows upon impact and race cars have window nets. Actually CUP cars have closed cockpits. You now for aero and safety
Anyway; Bye bye Spa...
I made it :-)
Ran a few 2:44's lots of fun with other drivers in our group. My tanks was on -- the last laps and on the last corner on the last lap of the last session the car slowed down and I got a warning "Reduced engine speed, OK to continue".It went away after one restart. Maybe because I ran low an fuel? Maybe Mr. Purple just knew it was time to go home..
10-01-2015, 06:17 PM
#292
The turn signal works opposite of in the US. In the US you point with your arem out the window over the roof what side you want to be passed. Awesome at 160MPH, real safe especially when a piece of rubber hits you in the eye at the same time. Here in Europe its like auto manufacturers and engineers intended. With a turn signal indicating where YOU are going to go or stay. There is a reason cars close roofs and windows upon impact and race cars have window nets. Actually CUP cars have closed cockpits. You now for aero and safety Anyway; Bye bye Spa... I made it :-) Ran a few 2:44's lots of fun with other drivers in our group. My tanks was on -- the last laps and on the last corner on the last lap of the last session the car slowed down and I got a warning "Reduced engine speed, OK to continue". It went away after one restart. Maybe because I ran low an fuel? Maybe Mr. Purple just knew it was time to go home..
Anyway; Bye bye Spa... I made it :-) Ran a few 2:44's lots of fun with other drivers in our group. My tanks was on -- the last laps and on the last corner on the last lap of the last session the car slowed down and I got a warning "Reduced engine speed, OK to continue". It went away after one restart. Maybe because I ran low an fuel? Maybe Mr. Purple just knew it was time to go home..
10-01-2015, 07:15 PM
#294
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I apologize for the rattle, I tried everything. Tomorrow I will re-install my contraption.
My first laps at Spa:
TRAKCAR Spa first laps - YouTube
One of the better laps, maybe better today but no clean laps yet.
TRAKCAR Spa traffic and DrJupeman chasing me up - YouTube
My first laps at Spa:
TRAKCAR Spa first laps - YouTube
One of the better laps, maybe better today but no clean laps yet.
TRAKCAR Spa traffic and DrJupeman chasing me up - YouTube
Thanks!!!
10-02-2015, 12:36 AM
#300
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