There's nothing that's in the rules that prohibits three drivers in one
class in one car. In theory, it's supposed to be each driver alternates, but
as Rich U. posts in his message, there is an efficient way. If there are a
lot of seat adjustments to be made, his method is good. If there seating is
not a problem (like, push a button or two and the seat goes to where you
want it), then alternating is the most fair.
Of course, the ride-alongs are a great way to coach an unsure driver, and
also an excellent way to get a look at the course for the passenger. In my
mind, that's an unfair advantage.
When it comes down to crunch time at major events, ride-alongs and coaching
rides are not allowed, so the sooner everyone learns to drive fast without
them, the better, in my opinion. It's a matter of practice doing without.
--Pat Kelly
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>From: "Talley, Brooks" <brooks@frnk.com>
>To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Season question: multiple drivers?
>Date: Sat, Jan 19, 2002, 9:27 PM
>
>It's a bit hard to believe that the season is just around the corner!
>
>I'd like to follow up on a thread from several months ago regarding
>multiple drivers. At the time, there seemed to be some angst about
>double and triple driver cars, especially when a competitive driver got
>multiple ride-alongs before each run.
>
>Is that still the feeling? Or are there any new rules in that area that
>I've missed? Would it be preferable to people if the most competitive
>driver took all three runs first, then rode along on coaching sessions
>with the less competitive drivers (who might still be top-half or
>mid-pack)? Or are same-group co-driver ride-alongs discouraged
>altogether?
>
>Thanks
>-b
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