A case for Tru-Start
 

Just saw this on all access. OK first, Absolutely nothing for or against either driver. Nice job by both.
BUT, Lang leaves first and is Red by .007. Gullet leaves 2nd and is Red by .008. And Gullet gets the win. Just sayin, something to think about. I'm pretty sure the faster guys will lambaste me for this. :confused::rolleyes::(:D

(W) Bob Gullett F/S 10.85 -0.008 10.956 0.106
(L) Jody Lang M/SA 12.11 -0.007(R)12.984 0.874


Dave Noll, N/SA 6526

Re: A case for Tru-Start
 

Yes, tough race. With the handicap start, Jody was out the instant he broke the beams. The - 0.007 is basically meaningless. Heads up, Lang wins. Most days, Lang wins....

Nice showing for the guys from up here.

Re: A case for Tru-Start
 

But with Tru-Start, Jody would have won that one.

Re: A case for Tru-Start
 

but with pigs flying we would need .................

Re: A case for Tru-Start
 

Not isolated, happens many events.
Pomona finals SS 3rd round - stock 5th round
Vegas SS 2nd round
Dallas stock 2nd round.
St Louis SS 3rd round, etc

Re: A case for Tru-Start
 

Nothing mysterious about it................Lang should be the winner. He drove a better race.

Re: A case for Tru-Start
 

Curious how you say that Charlie, their red lights were only .001 apart, and Bob was much closer to his dial, although it is obvious that both drivers lifted early. I know both drivers, and Jody is certainly one of the best Stock and S/S drivers over the past 15 or so years, but as he showed in the final, Mr. Gullet is not to be taken lightly, and deserved the win.

Re: A case for Tru-Start
 

The race was over on the starting line. Closer to the dial means nothing. Closer to green should move on. Jody was closer to green than Bob. Pigs should have been flyin' long ago...........

Re: A case for Tru-Start
 

Always thought Drag racing was 1st or worst was disqualified. Trustart fixes the redlight scenario.

Re: A case for Tru-Start
 

I reread the available info on TruStart and agree with the premise, but the track has to shut off the automatic win light until after the second car starts the clocks. If the chaser is geared to kill the tree in a tight race like this, he can drop out of race mode with the auto win light flashing. If the win light is put on hold, then the chaser has to follow his plan of action. If it involves cutting it too close, then the red light margins decide the winner. The chaser has to be given the opportunity to lose to make this fair.