Tony, Risk yes, and development and application of skill, but risk should never
be
increased by ignorance or stupidity, and I'm afraid that it too often is by
those
who don't respect the need for skill and knowledge in racing. John
Tony Drews wrote:
> The only flag that I've seen multiple interpretations in vintage racing has
>been
> the red flag. At some vintage events, as stated in the drivers meeting, the
>red
> flag means roughly the same as the black flag all - proceed cautiously (more
> cautiously than the black?) to the pits. At other events, as stated at the
> drivers meeting, the red flag has the "normal" meaning - pull to the side of
>the
> racing surface and stop in a safe, controlled manner.
>
> At the last couple of events, I've seen folks docked in timing and scoring for
> passing under the yellow (and jumping the start). These are the only times
>I've
> seen any obvious action taken for passing under the yellow. I once ran a car
> off the road who was attempting to pass me under a waving yellow in the rain -
> and did so to avoid a good friend of mine who was sitting on the track
> backwards. I think the yellow flag procedures / regulations need to be
>stressed
> a bit more in vintage racing at times. I believe SCCA is quite strict about
> this, and can end your racing weekend if you appear to ignore the yellows.
>
> That being said, there is a certain element of risk and uncertainty in our
> sport. I think that element of risk is one of the things that makes it
> attractive to me. So, I recognize this, but am never happy when stuff like
>this
> happens.
>
> - Tony Drews
>
> Tombread@aol.com wrote:
>
> > I am curious as to why there should be any debate on the meaning of flags.
> > The SCCA GCR used to be quite clear on this, including the significance of a
> > waving yellow...which does not mean "slow down/do not pass." It means be
> > prepared to stop on the track. And a red flag was unequivocal: stop as soon
> > as safe to do so.
> > Tom Butters
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