I agree with the "serious FF contender" and believe you should consider
opening your social (or at least a few minutes of it) to the FF folks to
obtain the much-needed consensus.
However, I also believe you should have a contingency approach in case your
appeal is denied: I would suggest a split start with the Fords going out
about a third to a half lap sooner. I realize the F5 front runners are
frequently faster than many of the Fords but, the reverse is also true. The
bulk of the Fords will be quicker than the bulk of the F5's. If that
doesn't convince you, the weight of the car should. I've hit a Ford before
and I can assure you, they are not that easy to move.
Remember, in qualifying, NO ONE can tell you when, within the session time,
you must enter or exit the track and you can do so as much as you please.
All I am suggesting is that whomever is at the front of the F5's wait until
all of the Fords have a chance to get on the track. If you spread yourself
out far enough, you will maximize your chances of getting a "clean track" or
at least minimize the passing.
All the best to all of you who are competing and, for Heaven's sake, HAVE
FUN!
dg
----- Original Message -----
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 7:24 PM
Subject: [F500] Mixed qual sessions?
All:
The FF drivers are apparently unhappy about the combined qualifying
sessions
scheduled for the Runoffs. See the thread at ApexSpeed:
_http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?p=114316&posted=1#post114316_
(http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?p=114316&posted=1#post114316)
One post from a serious FF contender:
<<<ok, here is the deal, I just spoke with Jerry Wannarka, who is the
chief
steward for the r/o, at this point someone will need file a protest with
the
chief steward asking for the sessions to be changed. It will require
documentation showing support from both groups. He said we dont need 100%
but a
consensus. Jerry does not make the decision but passes it along to the
SOM.>>>
Those that are interested might want to contact these FF guys to put
together a plan....
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