SuperSolo at Homestead--Frequently Asked Questions...
11-27-2006, 10:23 AM
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I for one, am very excited. As you know, I don't race any more for a few reasons but remain very competative when on track. This new group should allow for better run time as faster cars won't have to wait for a point by.
One point I do want to make. Since this is not racing, a pass is not earned as it is in racing. What I mean is that if someone gets in your mirror, it is your duty to let him by. Blocking, or any other form of preventing a pass will not be tolerated. By the same token, dive bombing will not be tolerated either. Let's all play nice together and save the racing tactics for the race.
One point I do want to make. Since this is not racing, a pass is not earned as it is in racing. What I mean is that if someone gets in your mirror, it is your duty to let him by. Blocking, or any other form of preventing a pass will not be tolerated. By the same token, dive bombing will not be tolerated either. Let's all play nice together and save the racing tactics for the race.
11-27-2006, 11:53 AM
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The one bigest hope that I think SuperSolo will bring to racing is a more "gentlemanly" racer. Not so much aggression out there when all we have to gain in racing is bragging rights. Can't wait!!
11-27-2006, 01:05 PM
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Bob Schoeni asked a very good question and I am not sure we answered it totally.
As an Instructor if I am running in the SuperSolo group I will NOT be able to take my student out in that group.
Nothing is perfect and this is one of the things that we need to consider.
As an Instructor if I am running in the SuperSolo group I will NOT be able to take my student out in that group.
Nothing is perfect and this is one of the things that we need to consider.
11-27-2006, 04:52 PM
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Dan,
Bob Shoeni's question for "ride alongs" with his instructor is a good question and, as always, totally up to his instructor. As Mitch has pointed out, the instructor can, for the purpose of instructing his student, run in the new 200 group where all of the traditional DE standards and protocols are used.
Thinking about it some more, the instructor who runs in the SuperSolo group may simply wish to run in the new 200 group for a session, day or w/e...with or without his student...I don't think I'd have a problem with this, but I'd have to think about it some more. I don't think the instructor would get to run in both 100 and 200 groups, i.e., doubling his run time. This will have to be worked on a bit.
If the instructor takes the student in the 200 run group (his only choice with a student in the car), then the student will see what is required of them in the areas of passing, hand signals, etc. and won't be confused or intimidated by the "pass anywhere on the track with or without a point-by" which takes place only in the new 100 SuperSolo DE group.
Hopefully, this clarifies it for you and Bob Shoeni.
Bob Shoeni's question for "ride alongs" with his instructor is a good question and, as always, totally up to his instructor. As Mitch has pointed out, the instructor can, for the purpose of instructing his student, run in the new 200 group where all of the traditional DE standards and protocols are used.
Thinking about it some more, the instructor who runs in the SuperSolo group may simply wish to run in the new 200 group for a session, day or w/e...with or without his student...I don't think I'd have a problem with this, but I'd have to think about it some more. I don't think the instructor would get to run in both 100 and 200 groups, i.e., doubling his run time. This will have to be worked on a bit.
If the instructor takes the student in the 200 run group (his only choice with a student in the car), then the student will see what is required of them in the areas of passing, hand signals, etc. and won't be confused or intimidated by the "pass anywhere on the track with or without a point-by" which takes place only in the new 100 SuperSolo DE group.
Hopefully, this clarifies it for you and Bob Shoeni.
11-27-2006, 05:31 PM
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I don't think the instructor would get to run in both 100 and 200 groups, i.e., doubling his run time. This will have to be worked on a bit.
11-27-2006, 08:13 PM
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John, you make a good point. As we all know, running in the instructor's group with one's student is, of course, up to the instructor. As far as I'm concerned, if an instructor wants to take his student out with him, he ought to do this during the instructor run. In general, I don't take students out with me. If I think that there is really something valuable and beneficial to be derived from doing this, I'll save it for my last run of the day.
Our solo run groups are usually full and when the groups are combined (often in the afternoon they are), then, the instructor ends up running with the solos anyway.
Clearly, there some kinks that have to be worked out.
I appreciate your ideas and thoughts.
Bob
Our solo run groups are usually full and when the groups are combined (often in the afternoon they are), then, the instructor ends up running with the solos anyway.
Clearly, there some kinks that have to be worked out.
I appreciate your ideas and thoughts.
Bob
11-27-2006, 10:52 PM
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My understanding of the SuperSolo (and it makes sense) is that there will be no passengers permitted. This makes sense given the open passing rules.
Obviously no driver should be allowed to get more track time by running in more than one group, I.E. doing the afternoon session in both the 100 and 200 group.
It will be challenging for the event organizers, to have guys who have signed up for the 100 group (who are Instructing) jump into the 200 group.
Not saying it can't be done but...I can imagine lots of challenges.
It all depends on the numbers of course and the flexibility of whomever is making the decisions.
Obviously no driver should be allowed to get more track time by running in more than one group, I.E. doing the afternoon session in both the 100 and 200 group.
It will be challenging for the event organizers, to have guys who have signed up for the 100 group (who are Instructing) jump into the 200 group.
Not saying it can't be done but...I can imagine lots of challenges.
It all depends on the numbers of course and the flexibility of whomever is making the decisions.
11-27-2006, 11:05 PM
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I have a good idea for all SuperSolo people who want maximum track time......ask for 2 students. One in the 300 group and one in the 400 group. Then take one out in the 200 group for a ride, alternating each student throughout the day in the 200 sessions. Of course, if you have a Volvo wagon, you can take them both out at the same time, right?
After each 200 session is over, line up again for the SuperSolo session. WOW!! Talk about a lot of track time!!
Just being a smart a$$....
After each 200 session is over, line up again for the SuperSolo session. WOW!! Talk about a lot of track time!!
Just being a smart a$$....
11-28-2006, 11:22 AM
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Dan and Rich,
Are you pressing for my resignation? You are both funny...and scary! Remember, I missed a meeting and then found out I was enlisted into this SuperSolo thing. Pay close attention otherwise I'll nominate you!
Are you pressing for my resignation? You are both funny...and scary! Remember, I missed a meeting and then found out I was enlisted into this SuperSolo thing. Pay close attention otherwise I'll nominate you!
11-28-2006, 11:48 AM
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Forget the nomination, just name Rich and Dan to the oversight commitee! If there are any complaints, problems etc, it was an oversight and the newly appointed committee members will attend to it!!