I'm one of those that likes to get to grid early. I feel it's important especially at short tracks like LRP and NHMS to be one of the first ones out there. I would rather take a few extra minutes on the first 2/3 of the first lap and then go for it. It makes no sense to me to go into the second lap when your tires arent heated up. It's a wasted lap.
I also feel if you can keep the slow on the first lap, it gives all the cars a chance to get out of the pits before the first cars are coming by. I think it spreads the cars out better than everyone going out "full" speed from the first turn.
The first time I went to the ARRC the lead cars went very slow and did LOTS of weaving to keep everyone in line. I was like "WTF!!!???" But now I understand.
Jeff L
ITA Miata
2010 NARRC Champion
2007 NERRC Championship, 2nd place
2008 NARRC Championship, 2nd place
2009 NARRC Championship, 2nd place
Bookmarks