In combined sessions there should be no 'hold' between the classes. Runoff's 93 - F440 was combined with DSR....F440's were held about 20 seconds after the last DSR left the false grid....as the middle of the F440 field was entering the track the first of the DSR's were entering Turn 1 at speed. Fortunately, for the second combined session during that Runoff's the F440's were allowed to follow the DSR's right out and everyone got on track before the first cars of the group completed the first lap.
With 63 cars to get on track in a combined FF/F500 session getting everyone on track could be a problem, even with no hold between classes. Chuck McAbee SEDIV #16 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 3:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [F500] Mixed qual sessions? 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 ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
