worst red light debate, again!

[bill dedman]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Bill,
I HAVE stated who this would negatively affect. I thought I made it pretty clear. It revolves around a guy building a car per the rules for an ADVANTAGE. Smart racers build cars that way. Racing is not all "cumbayaa" or however that word is spelled. Anybody that doesn't look for an advantage is a fool throwing his money away so I don't want to hear "it's a personal agenda". Nobody has ALL the advantages but when you stack enough of them up, you have better chances of winning. And winning is what this is about. And yes, that is not always fair.
I'd re-write it all or maybe you should look up the post I made regarding this but I have to get back to work. All I know is I made the post and you either did not see it (doubt that) or chose to ignore it. As it didn't fit your mold, that would seem plausible.

And my post about class index differences and tranny breaks was not to re-direct this thread. It was an illustration that there ARE "unfair" (perceived or real) situations in racing and this issue of first or worst red light is not exclusive. If I cared enough, I would take it direct to NHRA. And one day I will. I will post it here along with my letter(s) to NHRA. I stand on my own two feet and am not easily deterred.

Jeff, our "problem" in communicating about this issue is that we have two different mindsets regarding how the game is played.


You are content to maximize your chances of winning using the rules as they have been in effect for the last 48 years. In that vein, I don't understand why you don't campaign a A A /S car, which would never have to leave first. As long as you're going to squeeze the last drop of advantage out of this system, why not take it to the limit?

I am not content to operate under a system that gives an advantage to anyone... unnecessarily, and would prefer to see it changed to one that is fair to everybody, regardless of class.

Just two answers to the same question.

Right now, it looks like your system will continue to work for you for a long time; I don't see this first red light rule being changed anytime soon.

Good luck with that.