Radar has been proven not to be the "last word" in speed measurement
and an uncalibrated gun is useless. So exactly when was the last time
the radar gun SCCA uses calibrated.
The Narbys wrote:
> Seriously, the whole speed creep thing is entirely unverified, and until I
>hear
> more numbers from radar guns, I am going to continue to dismiss it,
>personally.
> Driver estimates of how fast they were going are notoriously unreliable (and
> inflated). I consider a glance at an uncalibrated factory speedo during an
> autocross run an "estimate". Same for rev limiter/tacho/gear combos. Rev
> limiters and tachos have error margins, too. This is without even getting into
> course design, although your points there were excellent.
>
> Second point: someone in this thread said "the powers that be" are concerned
> about speed creep. Which powers? I have not heard/read any official concern on
> the subject. Concern is being generated by a few members, IMO.
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Mark J. Hirt
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