12-29-2008, 04:11 PM | #1 |
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Passing rules
How well do these days go with the current passing rules?
Do you have to start out in group 1? Passing only in the straights, doesn't that put a damper on the faster guys with less hp that can pass in the corners but can't compete with the high hp guys on the straights? |
12-29-2008, 05:03 PM | #2 |
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If you are fast, bump to race group where they allow corner passes?
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12-29-2008, 11:27 PM | #3 |
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"Passing
Group 1 - no passing unless the rider in front signals for a safe pass on the OUTSIDE (to the left) of the front rider. Group 2 - passing only allowed in the straights and on the outside (to the left) of the front rider. " I didnt see a race group. |
12-29-2008, 11:31 PM | #4 | |
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There is no "race" group.. and you have to have ridden in group 1 first for Elite personnel to evaluate your riding before you're allowed in group 2 (the "fast" group, if you will).
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12-30-2008, 10:44 AM | #5 |
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No race group means find another track day organization or get your novice license!!! You won't learn anything lapping behind some slow bozo every corner (even if you only pass in the straights you WILL catch another slow bozo before the next corner!)
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12-30-2008, 10:48 AM | #6 | |
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He rides a SV too, passing on the straight will be tough against 600s and above unless he just late breaks them going in or builds a ton of corner speed coming out.
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12-30-2008, 10:53 AM | #7 |
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I wouldn't say you wouldn't learn *anything*... Besides, some of the local racers/instructors ride at Elite's track days.
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12-30-2008, 10:56 AM | #8 |
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Tards can only pass on the inside
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12-30-2008, 11:01 AM | #9 | |
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First of all - EVERYONE starts in Group 1. There are very few people that have gone directly to Group 2, and those are people that are known and trusted by myself or my staff.
I suggest you do the first session, then be evaluated by a staff member. If you qualify you will be moved up. It's that simple. At the very least, you need a session to learn the track. Quote:
Yes, I have strict passing rules. Hell, I even enforce a rev-limit in Group 1 every now and then so people aren't just out there racing to the next corner. I am perfectly fine with people bitching about the rules. The truth is, every person that has had a problem with it before attending an event has become REALLY quiet about it after coming out to play.
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12-30-2008, 11:09 AM | #10 | |
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what are the rules for "us" ...tards are "slow" |
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