Completely different situation. Most road racing transmissions don't allow for easy engagement like a passenger car, the pretty much lockup solid once the clutch is released. Not spinning the tires is begging to stall in the pit lane in Formula 1. I'm guessing the ALMS (or Le Mans proper) cars are pretty much the same.
...Kevin Peter T. Arnold said: > >> >>The most bizarre thing about this years LeMans race is the new rule >>dictating the drivers not spin their tires when leaving the pits! Even >> the >>announcers (who have a great many years of endurance racing experience) >>could not find any reasons for the new rule. >> > Not rocket science. > Ever notice the huge crowd of spectators/tech's/picture takers around > the cars as they leave? > You need a stable car to drive out in and avoid have to make excuses > after for a tragic accident. > I follow a LOT of drag racing. None would ever be allowed to be > forward of the rear wheels of a car while it "Launches". They can and > do turn hard port/starboard in extreme cases of breakage > > Pete > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- "Thank God for Microsoft" -- Linus Torvalds
