First VS Worst red light - Page 2

RobbieRacer · 08-23-2020, 10:16 AM

I am for True Start. But how about if you both red light, your both out. Seams fair to me.

Hacksaw · 08-23-2020, 10:46 AM

No to True Start. If you want it, go bracket race.

Tim H · 08-23-2020, 01:09 PM

Its usually the quicker cars that oppose True Start, takes away an advantage they enjoy. I know from experience as I used to have one of the quickest cars in my bracket class at the local track. (9.60's foot brake in Sportsman, no-electronics class)

Jeff Stout · 08-23-2020, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hacksaw

No to True Start. If you want it, go bracket race.

That's what we do during eliminations. If there is a heads up like we all enjoy about class racing, guess what, worst red light is the loser. So we kind of already have the rule. If you dont like the worst light rule, then in heads up just make it furthest under index wins. That way worst red light rule is removed like the rest of the rounds.

RULER · 08-23-2020, 02:32 PM

True start is a liberal way of running a race slow cars have an advantage of having a clean tree leave the rules alone siow cars almost never spin the tires, give fast cars traction control and the ability to block the vision of the other lane then you can have it

Jeff Stout · 08-23-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RULER

True start is a liberal way of running a race slow cars have an advantage of having a clean tree leave the rules alone siow cars almost never spin the tires, give fast cars traction control and the ability to block the vision of the other lane then you can have it

Cant help you on traction, but blinders is fine with me.

Lenny5160 · 08-23-2020, 05:12 PM

If there is a logical argument against TruSTART, I’d love to hear it. It’s the way it should be and would have always been done if technology allowed it.

MR DERBY CITY · 08-23-2020, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenny5160

If there is a logical argument against TruSTART, I’d love to hear it. It’s the way it should be and would have always been done if technology allowed it.

AMEN....it’s not the first breakout,.....but the worst breakout....l

Mark Yacavone · 08-23-2020, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sska3360

I'm just curious as to everybodies opinion on the current rule vs the other option(worst red light). I personally would like to see the rule changed to the worst. But as a fairly new second generation racer, i am curious as to the opinions of the more seasoned racers as well as the new racers. Pros and cons both...

I would bet it will change eventually. More and more tracks will use it for S/SS combo races. Most will then think..hey no big deal.

As most of the old timers retire or worse, there won't be as much opposition either.

When first proposed , most of the fast Stockers were in the low 10's .Today, a way different story. A few of the formerly fastest Stocker guys will probably come around too.

There are advantages to both ends of the spectrum, so I don't see that as a good argument "against'.

I've said before, I don't care , one way or the other. I just try to look at the big picture.

B Parker · 08-23-2020, 07:32 PM

I just got home from the Epping Sports Nationals. I watched several higher HP cars blow the tires away from poor starting line prep. I have raced both fast and slow stockers. I'm all for true start. But if the faster car spins the tires because lack of starting line prep you get a rerun. If you think there is such a big advantage with a faster car than build one. BP

08-23-2020, 10:16 AM	#11
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: First VS Worst red light I am for True Start. But how about if you both red light, your both out. Seams fair to me. __________________ U/SA 79 Mustang

08-23-2020, 10:46 AM	#12
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 882 Likes: 206 Liked 310 Times in 174 Posts	Re: First VS Worst red light No to True Start. If you want it, go bracket race.

08-23-2020, 01:09 PM	#13
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,042 Likes: 1,073 Liked 482 Times in 159 Posts	Re: First VS Worst red light Its usually the quicker cars that oppose True Start, takes away an advantage they enjoy. I know from experience as I used to have one of the quickest cars in my bracket class at the local track. (9.60's foot brake in Sportsman, no-electronics class) Last edited by Tim H; 08-23-2020 at 01:11 PM.

08-23-2020, 02:32 PM	#15
RULER Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 221 Likes: 15 Liked 58 Times in 18 Posts	Re: First VS Worst red light True start is a liberal way of running a race slow cars have an advantage of having a clean tree leave the rules alone siow cars almost never spin the tires, give fast cars traction control and the ability to block the vision of the other lane then you can have it

08-23-2020, 05:12 PM	#17
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: First VS Worst red light If there is a logical argument against TruSTART, I’d love to hear it. It’s the way it should be and would have always been done if technology allowed it. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

08-23-2020, 07:32 PM	#20
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 849 Likes: 980 Liked 2,336 Times in 464 Posts	Re: First VS Worst red light I just got home from the Epping Sports Nationals. I watched several higher HP cars blow the tires away from poor starting line prep. I have raced both fast and slow stockers. I'm all for true start. But if the faster car spins the tires because lack of starting line prep you get a rerun. If you think there is such a big advantage with a faster car than build one. BP