Next GT fun series race at Rouen les Essarts Fri 11th Feb

[Hristo Itchov]

Just something to keep in mind with the rolling start: those in the middle and far end of the pack are going to pick up a lot of speed quite easily due to the tow, so make sure to brake on time for T1.

[BadBlood]

What happens if I get blue flags?

Why would you get a blue flag on first lap?

I was kidding Pod - even I would hope not to get caught up on a warm up lap - I wouldn't totally rule it out though

[jhalli]

I have been out of the house all day and only just returned to find a "nice" discussion brewing re the rolling start.

So, just to clarify what I have in mind for the PRO race at Monza....

My proposal is for the cars to assemble on the grid as normal, but when the flag drops we move off in single file and hold our positions until we exit Parabolica when full on racing begins.  OK, we effectively "lose" a lap from the race length, but everyone should get off the grid safely ( without blowing an engine) and be ready to go for it as they enter the S/F straight first time around.

sounds good, but my idea of no passing before T1 have same idea + not lose a lap   

im going by your rules ofcourse 

[BadBlood]

In all seriousness, there is one point that nobody seems to have mentioned. By having a staggered rolling start you almost totally eliminate the possibility of a 'good start' gaining a place. For a novice, a good start is vital as they may well be passing people who are quicker but close enough that you could defend a lead. Shame to lose that because drivers can't control their racing instincts...

[G Jonsson]

I have some experience with rolling start from AusGPL when we had a rolling start at Daytona, the oval, with the Thundercars.

We used a single line of cars and a slow first lap where the leader, me, held a steady pace and then when we passed the S/F line the race begun. And there was no overtaking before the S/F line. It worked well and if it was possible in AusGPL then it surley is possible here at UKGPL.

Here you can watch it if you like http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XEGMPK2P

Göran

[b_1_rd]

In all seriousness, there is one point that nobody seems to have mentioned. By having a staggered rolling start you almost totally eliminate the possibility of a 'good start' gaining a place. For a novice, a good start is vital as they may well be passing people who are quicker but close enough that you could defend a lead. Shame to lose that because drivers can't control their racing instincts...

Yes, Paul that is another down side, but to be fair, there are another 4 series within UKGPL where a good start would still count in cars that are better suited to standing starts (IMHO).  It's of no use getting a better start if it's likely to end up in a crash anyway.

[BadBlood]

Actually all the leaders crashing and me cruising past (slowly) is a VITAL part of my strategy

[EvilClive]

RESULTS OF ROUEN RACE


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