That whole piece of road is one of the single greatest fails I have ever seen in my life.
I've RTFM and found a few drivers violating this rule during the 400...
A few drivers in the back of the pack (during a caution) in the 400 would use the 'normal' way to enter the pits. They would drive along the pit enterance at a high speed to catch the pace car. This can be a disadvantage to drivers that enter the pits near the pit wall, especially for drivers in mid-pack.
What is the penalty for using the 'racing' pit enterance during a caution? A Drive-through? Please remind everyone, thanks!
I don't blame anyone, but I'd say : nothing. I've littrally seen tens of guys doing so several times, and as far as I know, none of them got warned or cautionned(unless they passed the SC while doing so). Also of a note, I already signaled this problem here, but no one cared for it.
Once agin I know that adminning the whole thing is really difficult, but as the problem has been signaled a second time now, more attention should be given about it, no matters if you don't see anything, no one can, but that should be nice to DT some guys doing so during a practice session, or if you're less radical, just give some official warnings.
Also Ki-Men posted that in some of the practise sessions thread(s).
Just thinking what the proper penalty would be.
Just thinking what the proper penalty would be.
BTW we allow r2s now, good for 500 practice.
Exactly, and sometimes late at night (not always) we have long, 50 lap races. If you need help, PLEASE ask anyone from the FM Team questions. Never assume you know it all. There is always something new you can learn to make for better racing.
Learning proper Oval techniques is the key to safe, fun, and fast racing! Oval is not about how fast you can go, but how patient you can be.
This pit entrance is allowed in Kyoto 500.
But .......
It is not allowed in Kyoto 400 , because for Kyoto 400 using the rules of the Cart series if I m right? I dont see anywhere that rules from Kyoto 500 will be used on Kyoto 400 , correct me if I m wrong.
I don't have any specific penalty for taking the apron, except for if you overtake the SC before in pits. I do encourage cars with damage that slows them down to use the apron, but everyone else should use the exit of turn three method. Last year, no one seemed to be bothered to hold their position, so I may have to add a penalty then. Also, people coming from Turn 3 under caution tend to have the right of way over those on the apron, since those on the apron should be slower, and not even in that position. I will be reevaluating this rule as part of my replay reviews.
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http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?p=1167304#post1167304
Is where the comments (one of a few) are.
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Excellent, that answers the question.
Now... for those that break the rule?
I miss that post sorry.
aga, first think, then post. despite the fact that crashed cars take the normal entry (read rules) u should have noticed that the stewards have done one of their best decisions by putting as harmless as possible marks and "barirers".
i have done this mistake too thinking that under SC u may enter pits as u like as long as u dont pass the SC. thanks to Jeffy and the others we now have cleared this.
Ok, I'll make the smile bigger for you next time.
Suggestion for all drivers....
When the SC comes out and everyone slows down very carefully, be gental and fall in line behind the Pace Car. There is no need to bunch up to each other and smell each others exhaust.
Relax a bit and stop tapping the guy in front of you. Also, to prevent wrecks, stagger your cars like this.
Crashing during a caution is just plain irresponsible. When the SC goes back into the pit for a restart, then get back in line cautiously.
Any thoughts?
When the SC comes out and everyone slows down very carefully, be gental and fall in line behind the Pace Car. There is no need to bunch up to each other and smell each others exhaust.
Relax a bit and stop tapping the guy in front of you. Also, to prevent wrecks, stagger your cars like this.
SC
I
n
s 1
i 2
d 3
e 4
5
w 6
a 7
l 8
l 9
Crashing during a caution is just plain irresponsible. When the SC goes back into the pit for a restart, then get back in line cautiously.
Any thoughts?
I concur that this is a logical idea. I'm not going to put it in the rules as the proper gospel, but I will recommend highly that everyone do this if possible.
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Thanks Deko....
Drivers, PLEASE reread the Rulebook before todays session. Yesterday, that crash at lap 4 should have been a 'RED FLAG'. (..and what do we do during a red flag? Anyone?)
Oh, one more thing, When the yellow comes out, slow down SLOWLY... no need to hit the brakes. Even if you must overtake the SC. It's better than taking out the field. If needed the SC can always catch up and pass you.
Think SAFETY!
Drivers, PLEASE reread the Rulebook before todays session. Yesterday, that crash at lap 4 should have been a 'RED FLAG'. (..and what do we do during a red flag? Anyone?)
Oh, one more thing, When the yellow comes out, slow down SLOWLY... no need to hit the brakes. Even if you must overtake the SC. It's better than taking out the field. If needed the SC can always catch up and pass you.
Think SAFETY!
Correction:
It May have been a Red Flag. :P At the time, it didn't look like the incident claimed so much of the field, but on review, the Red Flag could have been pulled.
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oops... 'Could'... not 'should', lol
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