A case for Tru-Start

Mickey Whaley · 11-19-2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FireSale

Be a quicker driver and win more rounds...

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Both the current system and TrueStart encourage red lights by yielding a winner no matter what. I would like to see the timing of the tree changed to reduce the anticipation by the drivers that causes red lights in the first place. Has anyone raced a handicapped start with a pro style tree where all the yellows flash quick at the same time? A quick tree might level the playing field better than a computer picking a winner from a pair of losers.

Next race I will run to my car take a faster piss drink my coffee in a gulp and try to stage first and be the first back to my trailer if that is what you mean because I know you are not talking about my driving? And have the quickest monkey!

Fireofficer5 · 11-19-2016, 09:09 AM

NMRA/NMCA run .500 pro tree handicap starts in some of their classes.

Dwight Southerland · 11-19-2016, 09:12 AM

The fact is that everybody who has seriously raced under the existing rules knows that the car that leaves last has an advantage because of the red light rule. That's part of the reason that I worked to have high class cars. If you are serious about making Stock/Super Stock racing fair, then your arguments opposing Tru-Start are self-serving. Also, the current redlight rule is another minor factor that can discourage new participation. If you know that you will be at a disadvantage racing a car that you can afford, you won't race. It's like being invited to a poker game where the dealer will get to see your cards before he bets.

The only reason the current rule was created was that the original Chrondek timing system could not be programmed to duplicate what Tru-Start does. Then the guys with the most money and influence (usually the guys with the fast cars) have argued to keep it that way because of the build-in advantage.

MR DERBY CITY · 11-19-2016, 11:14 AM

So glad that most of you guys weren't racing in the 60's......With your mind set we would still be using a FLAGMAN.......

11-19-2016, 09:09 AM	#2
Fireofficer5 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 89 Likes: 36 Liked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start NMRA/NMCA run .500 pro tree handicap starts in some of their classes.

11-19-2016, 09:12 AM	#3
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,002 Likes: 64 Liked 783 Times in 195 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start The fact is that everybody who has seriously raced under the existing rules knows that the car that leaves last has an advantage because of the red light rule. That's part of the reason that I worked to have high class cars. If you are serious about making Stock/Super Stock racing fair, then your arguments opposing Tru-Start are self-serving. Also, the current redlight rule is another minor factor that can discourage new participation. If you know that you will be at a disadvantage racing a car that you can afford, you won't race. It's like being invited to a poker game where the dealer will get to see your cards before he bets. The only reason the current rule was created was that the original Chrondek timing system could not be programmed to duplicate what Tru-Start does. Then the guys with the most money and influence (usually the guys with the fast cars) have argued to keep it that way because of the build-in advantage. __________________

11-19-2016, 11:14 AM	#4
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,664 Likes: 1,094 Liked 8,221 Times in 1,538 Posts	Re: A case for Tru-Start So glad that most of you guys weren't racing in the 60's......With your mind set we would still be using a FLAGMAN.......

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