[Bimbo Jones]

I agree with Michael Beard on the 3" clearance though about down track beams. But I have had several long talks with a friend that used to install Compulink systems and he gave me all sort of reasons why they chose to locate the beam around 10 inches at all locations except the starting line. On some older tracks there is an issue with crowning and a low beam wouldn't clear the rise at 3 inches. Debris is more of a problem at lower levels. Here in Texas during the fall even crickets become an issue blocking the small beam on the lower starting line beams. I've worked a few ADRL events at our local track and replacing foam reflector cubes can turn into a real workout and your main concern is getting the reflector lined up as quick as possible for the next pare of cars. BTW, My first win in my 65 Chevelle wagon was on the first night I ever used a stripe taker. A couple of guys complained because they were used to seeing where we were to each other when we were at the prestage beams, and they knew their longer, lower nose would take the finish line before my tires would. So my flat black stripe taker fooled them for a week or two. Now most of the racers are used to them so its no big deal, but it is most critical in heads up and no breakout racing where et is everything just as roll out is on the starting line. I believe they are legal in all classes except Stock and Super Stock.