There was a number board the whole time there was a black at start/finish. I was standing there the whole time.
Edit - It was only displayed when the offending driver was entring the straight.
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There was a number board the whole time there was a black at start/finish. I was standing there the whole time.
Edit - It was only displayed when the offending driver was entring the straight.
Crappy quality, but you can see there was someone holding something.
-Jay
I was the guilty party for not seeing the sign if anyone was guessing who #28 was. :oops:
I saw the black flag every lap, but I never saw the sign....and in reality I never looked for a sign.... because I was watching the Flagman....not someone standing next to him.
I kept watching the flagman looking for any indication that I was being black flagged (like a finger point or furled flag...etc.).
I also looked at guages and mirrors and listened over my car and could see no reason I would be being black flagged and continued on looking for any indication who was being black flagged. Finally I did see Glenn along pit lane pointing at me and I pulled in that lap.
Initially when JJ pulled over early, I thought he was the black flag, but it kept being flown over the whole pack of cars starting with the leader.
I know that I'm about to get myself into trouble, here....
Won't be the last time either...
Since I was throwing up in the shower about the time you guys were in the driver's meeting... did Clifton say which station(s) was/were the black flag station(s)?? At MSRH it is usually the station after bus stop and S/F AND did he say where the number board was supposed to be??
LESSON FOR THE ROOKIES: You MUST know which station is the "black flag" station. As a former corner worker, I have been on the radio when the race director has told timing and scoring to stop timing a car that has "blown" a black flag for two laps or more... The race director is the one who decides when a black flag is needed, NOT the corner worker...
I'm not calling out Clifton or James... just tring to use this as a learning ecperience...
I remember seeing the number board; I was at the back of that pack of cars. Went back and checked video, it was there for the three laps. First lap looks like the flag was "displayed", the number board was just to the right (drivers perspective) of the flag. Next two laps it was waved, board also displayed. Board looked like a typical flip pit board.
Ditto in that I'm not trying to call out James or anyone, but for everyone remember to "scan" when you see a black flag. At S/F for the number board, and if at any other station to look for a number board or if it is a possible "black all" situation.
Great question about what would happen at MSR-C....
Jeff
We are addressing the size of the board and the issue at MSR-C already.
The result of open and positive discussion... as it should be... Thanks GlennQuote:
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Call his head fat and then this?Quote:
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Rapid cycling again?
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Not changing a darn thing... his head IS STILL 10 lbs BIGGGER AT THE TRACK... he confirmed it at the doctor's office... hehe..Quote:
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DQ - Less than half a pound...
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