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I may have got things wrong, but I thought drag racers did not use the clutch while shifting. I thought that's why it seems they're pulling the stick so damn hard, and as mentioned it doesn't look like the guy in that Nova (or any other guy I've watched for that matter) moves his leg at all.
I get what you're saying Jeff, but I think you should see at least a trace of movement if he used the clutch. I may still be wrong though... ![]() |
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I know its not recommened but some people still shift against the rev limiter.
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Very cool video,5 stars.
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The life long dedication and refinement of the art of shifting is demonstrated here for all the world to view. James has elevated his art to such a higher standard that many may not even recognize what they are witnessing. It's sad but it's just a fact of life that many can't appreciate what they are witnessing.
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Jeff, I was able to appreciate Jim's more conventional(ie.pre-historic) operation of the clutch pedal as he shifted coming back on the return road. Undoubtedly due to the lower RPM. And concern for his passenger,LOL. Of course, my 60+ year old eyes don't catch everything. These video's definitely make me lust for that additional pedal in my car.
I was curious about one thing though. What is the purpose of the repeated clutch action as he is staging? Or am I just a confused old man? |
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So thats why those guys had so many women at the end of the pits at Indy!
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Ken,
After pre-stage, a stick racer sets the brake pressure and uses the linelock to hold the pressure. "Bumping" the clutch allows the driving to stage the car under light brake pressure. I'm assuming this is what you're referring to???
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Yep. Thanks Mike. I thought that was probably it, but it seemed a little 'exagerrated' or something. I better go watch it again. I might learn something.
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If you have to REALLY bump it in, you might have the brake pressure too high. 50-75 pounds is plenty to keep the car from moving forward as long as you have adequate air-gap. If you have a really tight air-gap it may require more brake pressure to hold the car on the line as you go WOT.
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