In a message dated Sun, 9 Sep 2001 8:46:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Talley,
Brooks" <brooks@frnk.com> writes:
> Ok, so it seems pretty clear what's allowed on grid as far as passive
> tire warming.
>
> It seems to me, however, that it would be perfectly legal to do a drag
> style burnout at the green flag, scoot forward a bit, throw it in
> reverse, burn out some more, do donuts (course width permitting),
> etc.... all before the starting lights. Getting the drive wheels warm
> should be a piece of cake, but with a bit of imagination, it should be
> possible to get the other wheels (if any) warm as well and still get a
> good run at the lights.
>
> Anything wrong with that? I don't have a rulebook handy, so maybe
> there's some X.Y, "at the green flag, driver shall progress without
> detour or excessive tire spin towards the lights," but I don't remember
> anything like that.
>
> Cheers
> -b
>
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