Hallett Starts

[ShadowBolt]

Now that the dust has settled from TWS and Hallett is now the focus, I am curious what has been discussed about changing the Hallett format and/or starts. At TWS, with a 5car wide straight and 4 cars wide in turns 1/2, there were some major issues brought up, not only by myself who was in the paddock watching, but also many racers involved in very close, if not bad, contact. When you take this into account, divide the track width by two, multiply car count by about 2, and factor in the fact that we don't race weekly with everyone in the field, I am hoping some alternatives will be discussed for our safety, and expense of body damage.

Split starts? AIX/AI and CMC2/CMC?
grid by Qual?


Am I the only one worrying about Hallet turn one after what I saw at TWS?

I've had a few talks with Al about this. Split starts are one thing and there will be a long talk about how these races are to be 30 minutes long and you don't have to win on the first lap. All sounds great until red mist sets in. I'm a little worried about it.


JJ

[Rob Liebbe]

Might was well get to watch some good racing right?

GET A BIGGER MIRROR!!! :roll:

Or sit one out for fun. 8)

Would it make sense to have AI run with the fast ST groups - would the speeds be more similar than AI v CMC1/2?

Then let CMC1/2 have a dedicated run group.

Either way everyone needs to have a cool head throughout the entire race.

[Rob Liebbe]

I hate to correct you, but it seems like if there is room for 2 WE can fit 3, room for 3 we fit 4 and so on and so on... I'm just sayin.. :roll:

Did Corey hack into David's account? just kidding

[kbrewmr2]

I dunno about AI being a good mix for the ST group at Hallet due to Toyos vs Hoosiers and other sticky tires - potential for big cornering speed disparities

btw - Group F was also 4 wide going into Turn 1 at TWS in 2 of our 3 races (ask me how I know :shock: ). I think it might have just been "one of those things". We all got out clean though, not a door donut to speak of

back to being the fly on the wall for me... :x

[cobra132]

I did'nt sigh up to race with ST. FMR

[Rob Liebbe]

OK - nevermind I mentioned ST. ops:

[MikeP99Z]

Group G has a completely different schedule - and we won't be joining them at Hallett.

43 cars is likely the max for Group D. We have 35-40 based on preliminary interest.

Split starts are the current discussion - AIX/AI and CMC/CMC2, for both rolling and standing. I'll provide more info after we continue discussions.

[Jeremy Gunter]

Thanks guys. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one thinking about it... :shock: ops: :roll:

[Fbody383]

Thanks guys. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one thinking about it... :shock: ops: :roll:

See, what a great group. Of course, to ease your mind you could start every race a couple lengths behind the pack to avoid the corner 2 flurry on the opening lap. Then take plenty of time as you cooly and calmly pass each car ahead of you, one at a time of course, slowly and methodically making your way to the front.

In fact, we'll hand Mulder a bottle of Gatorade, a couple pain pills and a radio and he can spot for you.

I like it... good plan. We'll call it "Jeremy's Quest;" no need to thank me.

[michaelmosty]

Perfect plan Dave, he'll have 30-40 minutes / race to do this so no need to rush. 8)