Terry,
Your argument makes a lot of sense! I don't think too many of us want to
just ride-a-long in a fast car. We like to think we had some input to
making it happen.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/CC
Terry Hunt wrote:
> Traction control sounds like it could be of value to drivers in certain
> situations. For example, driving on snow covered roads. These systems might
> save the lives of average motorists. Good idea. But, we're not average drivers
> doing average driving. When at Bonneville we're land speed racers going as
> fast as we can. With the power available these days, many vehicles regardless
> of class can go TOO fast. This results in spin outs and worse yet, flying the
> race car. Since I started, I've been able to adjust the car and my driving to
> go faster. As you all know, it's very satisfying to make the car work better.
> Becoming a better driver for me is an interregnal part of why I do this and "
> traction control" isn't going to make me a better driver.
> Traction control will probably get me going faster than the speed I can
> achieve by pedaling the car. This sounds good until you consider that if the
> T/C systems fails at a critical speed and it's active, you are instantly out
> of control. I worry about flying the car and believe that a lose condition
> precedes flying. An exception might be a mechanical or tire failure. In any
> case, I want to make the judgments and have control. And have fun trying!
> I don,t know why T/C is universally banned by racing organizations, but the
> possibility of a system failure as a reason seems likely to me.
> Finally, while I'm not for T/C, I am for data recording, particularly as it
> pertains to ride heigth. Getting Getting a heads up on the handling of a car
> is a way to this type of racing safer. Terry Hunt, Guam Bomb, #743
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