Run-Off Issues

Travis Miller · 07-06-2008, 07:59 PM

One of the best things a racer can do for himself is to go down and look at the end of a racetrack. It is much better to take a slow scooter ride down the return road to familarize yourself with the shutdown area than it is to try making a quick decision when you suddenly find you have no brakes.

A prime example is the shutdown at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green KY. While it may look like the track ends at the woods, there is a run-off that goes about a mile across a flat field. You cannot see that run-off until you actually go all the way to the end of the track which is a few hundred feet past the last turn-off.

Again do yourself a favor and actually check out the end of every track where you run. It could make a difference when you least expect it.

Travis

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07-06-2008, 07:59 PM	#4
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Run-Off Issues One of the best things a racer can do for himself is to go down and look at the end of a racetrack. It is much better to take a slow scooter ride down the return road to familarize yourself with the shutdown area than it is to try making a quick decision when you suddenly find you have no brakes. A prime example is the shutdown at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green KY. While it may look like the track ends at the woods, there is a run-off that goes about a mile across a flat field. You cannot see that run-off until you actually go all the way to the end of the track which is a few hundred feet past the last turn-off. Again do yourself a favor and actually check out the end of every track where you run. It could make a difference when you least expect it. Travis (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.) Last edited by Travis Miller; 07-06-2008 at 08:38 PM.