I do the same thing Doug.... just makes sense to me to save that ordeal for
an emergency..... the other side of this is that I didn't get down to the
big end under power this last time out..... Hmmm maybe I can use my Chute
next year...
K
----- Original Message -----
From: <ARDUNDOUG@aol.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: wandering track
> In a message dated 9/2/2001 3:24:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
34ford@msn.com
> writes:
>
>
> > The ONLY problem I had, since we are criticizing
> > the folk that do a fine job at SCTA, is finding the turn off and return
> > road.
> >
>
> As you get more experience you'll find getting to the return road a
> lot easier. On the short course there are cars and bikes with a wide
variety
> of shutoff speeds, anywhere from under 100mph to near 200mph for those
> qualifying for the long course. When I was running on the short course I
just
> held the heading I'd been on through the previous 3 miles, initiated and
> completed my engine shut-down procedure, then when the car had slowed to
what
> seemed to be a speed at which I could turn out with out spinning I started
my
> very gradual right turn. Since there are usually cars scattered along the
> return road there is a reference from which to adjust your radius of turn,
> which dictates where you will intercept the return road. After the first
> couple of passes you'll be able to adjust your track so as to come to a
stop
> just short of the return road, facing the starting line, and near a
spectator
> who hopefully can give you your time.
> On the long course the same applies, you just are turning to the
left
> and coast much farther before initiating your turn toward the return road.
> My philosophy at the salt has always been to save the chute for an
> emergency. Since my speeds are reasonably low I've found that this
practice
> works for me.
> Now, watch the board lite up in response to the previous paragraph.
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