Al Fernandez
03-20-2009, 10:09 AM
From the CCR...
20.8 Flagman Timed Start (split or not)
The Starter will raise a furled green flag over his / her head and open it slowly. After
displaying an open green flag for approximately five (5) seconds, the Starter will drop the
green flag. The group of cars will leave the starting line. In the case of a second group
of cars (split), the flagman will repeat the process; and again for every subsequent
group.
Once the green flag has been raised, and there is a need to abort the start, the Starter
will keep the flag in the air, and slowly furl it closed, then lower it in a slow motion with
the handle held vertically. This procedure should be done with care, as not to falsely
alert the driver to a start.
20.9 Light System Timed Start (split or not)
When applicable, there should be a three (3) yellow colored light system used. The
starter will light all three lights to indicate that the drivers should prepare for the start.
The starter will then turn off the lights one by one. The signal to start will be all lights off.
Should the light system fail the Race Director will order the start aborted. If the start is
aborted, the Starter (or other official) will wave a yellow flag at the field. Upon receiving
the yellow flag, the driver should prepare for a “Flagman Timed Start.”
Personally (and for Mitch and others my personal observations as a competitor should in no way be construed as an attempt to influence your own personal thoughts, learnings, or experiences and neither shall they be interpreted as an underhanded or otherwise intentioned attempt to dissuade you from posting your own thoughts and opinions that may differ from mine 8) :lol: ) I was pretty surprised when Clifton reminded me this past Sunday that this was in the CCR. Its interesting because I cant think of a single professional road racing class that uses either of these starting methods.
I'd love to hear your thoughts so we can compile for two purposes:
1) provide NASA Natl feedback and initiate discussion w/them as to why the CCR is like it is.
2) establish a consistent starting methodology for us that best fits what we like with what we can make happen via our starters
20.8 Flagman Timed Start (split or not)
The Starter will raise a furled green flag over his / her head and open it slowly. After
displaying an open green flag for approximately five (5) seconds, the Starter will drop the
green flag. The group of cars will leave the starting line. In the case of a second group
of cars (split), the flagman will repeat the process; and again for every subsequent
group.
Once the green flag has been raised, and there is a need to abort the start, the Starter
will keep the flag in the air, and slowly furl it closed, then lower it in a slow motion with
the handle held vertically. This procedure should be done with care, as not to falsely
alert the driver to a start.
20.9 Light System Timed Start (split or not)
When applicable, there should be a three (3) yellow colored light system used. The
starter will light all three lights to indicate that the drivers should prepare for the start.
The starter will then turn off the lights one by one. The signal to start will be all lights off.
Should the light system fail the Race Director will order the start aborted. If the start is
aborted, the Starter (or other official) will wave a yellow flag at the field. Upon receiving
the yellow flag, the driver should prepare for a “Flagman Timed Start.”
Personally (and for Mitch and others my personal observations as a competitor should in no way be construed as an attempt to influence your own personal thoughts, learnings, or experiences and neither shall they be interpreted as an underhanded or otherwise intentioned attempt to dissuade you from posting your own thoughts and opinions that may differ from mine 8) :lol: ) I was pretty surprised when Clifton reminded me this past Sunday that this was in the CCR. Its interesting because I cant think of a single professional road racing class that uses either of these starting methods.
I'd love to hear your thoughts so we can compile for two purposes:
1) provide NASA Natl feedback and initiate discussion w/them as to why the CCR is like it is.
2) establish a consistent starting methodology for us that best fits what we like with what we can make happen via our starters