Thomas Harrington wrote:
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> Further more, number 7 states on page 17
> "7. The Start Area will be defined by red cones, and is approximately
> the last 40 feet of the Stage Lane prior to the staging lights."
>
> So, perhaps I'm wrong, but I think my adjusting tire pressures WAS
> legal. All of my adjustments were done at the VERY start of the staging
> lane, before the side door to the trailer. I do not remember any red
> cones, but I'm confidant I was more than 40 feet ahead of the staging
> lights. My car is 14-15 feet long, so that's only 2.5 car lengths.
>
> If I'm wrong in this, or ANY OTHER MATTER, please let me know. I want
> to make sure I comply with all rules for the fairness of all
> competitors. That may sound like BS, but I'm serious.
Hi Thomas, I think I have always understood that the start area is the
area to the sides of the trailer, and once you leave staging, you are in
the "start area". But, from reading the quoted sections of the rule
book, it does appear you may be correct in what is printed.
I did review my videotape, which shows you adjusting your tire pressure.
There are two lines of red cones, which ended right in front of your
car, becoming lines of yellow cones. So..based upon the videotape and
the rule book, I say you are correct, even if that is not what is
commonly accepted.
Randy Chase
'91 MR2 CS
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