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
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
