Reply With QuoteIt looked like about 30' from the cone to the fence. If you remove 20' for the virtual gate width, then you only have 10' to the fence. Hal!
Mini hits fence at AX
Not me.
Course was too close to the fence. Driver should not have continued to drive the course at speed after hitting the fence.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s71vkcOs42I&fmt=18
It looked like about 30' from the cone to the fence. If you remove 20' for the virtual gate width, then you only have 10' to the fence. Hal!
All that concrete and they have to get that close to the fence?
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+1 ... that's what I was thinking too. Stupid Mini drivers.Originally Posted by MadMerv
Did you win Ken??
That's what happens when you try and make up that last .00006 in GS
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I wouldn't call that a "hit" as much as a "tap".
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That was a bit anticlimactic. I need a better wreck next time.
That was my thought too.
Can you say why he should have not finished at speed? Just curious...
I can only imagine you walking that course...
1. Safety for workers on course.
2. Tire could have been damaged or punctured
3. Flat front tire could cause car to roll over in a maneuver
4. Could have damaged steering
5. Run was blown, time will not be competitive.
R8 at VIR?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTF5ZnSVoH8
911 at The Ring?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XRXu...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Jcf...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QSQ7So2P7c
Last edited by ken o; 03-17-2009 at 11:49 AM.
Ah! Thank you! So there is no rule about proceeding on a course after going off course or hitting a wall/fence/retainer? Like in track - I think it was if all four wheels go off the track, you stay off the track until given clearance to go back to the pits? I know...I have a lot to learn.
R8 is my favorite. lol Way to go Tim.
Timmmyyyyy!
Same car, same venue. I wonder if it was the same course designer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37EyB...eature=related
They should really talk to Roger about course design.
No rule, just common sense. Most regions have a DQ rule for putting any wheels off at an AX.
Track rules are usually proceed back on track when clear, you hear a caution called on the radio, and/or after you see a yellow flag. That way the other drivers will know to look for you. Stay off the race line in case you are leaking. Proceed to hot pit to be checked out or to grid. Don't stay in one place if you go off and the grass is dry like it usually is here in TX. I saw a fire from dry grass build up around a front caliper.
Like most things stop for a second and think about what you are doing or about to do. Better yet think about what you would do if that happened to you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYaO2OyuQ_A
How about a flip at an autox?^^
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No comment!
What's left of a '96 Miata with stock clutch.
My car exceeds my driving ability. That's the only possible explanation.
There are some airplanes pretty close to that course too. That wouldnt be fun to hit. Is the North Texas AutoX and quilting society proudly sponsored by S2k going to have the standard disclaimer in their drivers meetings about the fence at mineral wells?
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