>A new system is cool. But, I have to admit I really don't like the idea
>of the RT's not mattering in class competition. While that maybe be the
>way the lesser classes in drag racing do it, it's not the way the Pro
>classes do it. Sure, your clock doesn't start until you leave, but if you
>don't get to the end first, you loose. I know that we already live on
>what are essentially ET's now, and not who gets back first (in class
>comp.). But I really, REALLY like the fact that you have to not only
>autox quickly to win, but you also have to get a good light since the
>clock is running.
>Frankly, for me, doing it the proposed way doesn't make is much different
>from Solo2. The thrill of beating the guy to the first corner is gone,
>because now it doesn't matter.
>
>And while drag racing qualifying is that way, once you are in the
>race..... you snooze, you loose. And while the Challenges are a part of
>ProSolo, lets not forget the 12 runs up to that point aren't
>qualifying. It's a race in itself. :-) I like Challenges as much as the
>next guy, but I don't go to Pro's just for them. I *love* the class
>competition......
>
>I like all the other stuff, but I would *really* prefer for first person
>back to win.
>
>Sam
>
>
>At 03:16 PM 1/18/01 -0500, dg50@daimlerchrysler.com wrote:
>
>>1) The time showed on the display is (like on a dragstrip) from the time
>>you leave the stage beam until the time you cross the finish beam. This
>>means that the class competitions will be based on ET, and thus reaction
>>times will not count. There is nothing to compel you to cut a good light,
>>should you not be so inclined. Note also that "first guy back" means
>>nothing either. Your best right-side ET plus your best left-side ET is your
>>class competition time of record.
>>
>>While this may seem strange, it's actually directly in line with the way
>>things work in the drag race world, for classes like Quick 8, Quick 16, and
>>so on. ET is what qualifies you for the Big Show.
>
Sam Strano Jr.
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