> >Randy wrote... "I think that it is hard for someone who is only used to
>> >slow/small courses to hit a gate at 75mph and know that they can make it
>> >stick."
>>
>> >
>> >Mari Clements pointed out that section 2.1 in the rule book states,
>> >"Speeds on straight stretches should not normally exceed the low 60's
>> >(mph) for the fastest Stock or Street Perpared category cars".
>>
>> I agree strongly with both statements. Personally, I wouldn't want to hit a
>> gate at 75 in my bare bone stock econobox, even if it could go that fast to
>> begin with!
>>
>A friend in a Neon relayed to me after this SD event that he entered at least
>one corner at 75+ mph, and he's not one of the faster drivers - going to
>relevance here, not commenting on his ability :-)
>>
suggest not.
Wow, I guess I need to buy a Neon. MY V8 Camaro never made it to 75 MHP
with either driver and Jim Rohn is pretty good.
Yes there was some fast sections with some twist but the WAS NO TURN on
the course that I or any other big American Iron Car that could do 75 in.
I would be very afraid of any driver who would that their eyes off the course to
see how fast they're going in a turn. Now THAT"S unsafe.
>I contend that the SSS and course designers are responsible for creating
>something that tests driving and car control skills, and not chutzpah. It is a
>completely different skill to enter a corner at 75, 80 85 mph (which many
>classes did at San Diego) than even 50 mph. This is more closely aligned with
>Solo 1 speeds and not what we call Solo 2.
Howard Duncan okayed the course after he drove it.
If a driver feels uncomfortable with the speed of a event, they should raise the
concern with the Safety Steward.
Bottom line, I read a lot of responses to this issue and I didn't any a problem
with the course. I thought it was a fast, yet safe course. WHO am I? I'm the
Divisional Solo 2 Safety Steward.
Final bottom line. A lot of people complain about the speeds, yet most of them
drive faster than that on the interstate and take the corners 75+MPH on street
tires.
I don't see these people complaining to slow the turns. It was a great and safe
event.
I have seen more problems with smaller lots than the bigger ones.
Glenn Duensing
So Pac DSSS
>Scott Meyers
>SSS in Arizona
>
I'm not flaming you Scott.
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