OK, I'll bite ... I race an MGA (roadster), and occasionaly run with F-Jrs
and/or F-Vee.
Had a WONDERFUL time with Grant Reynolds in a Vee at Summit last fall -- one
of my most enjoyable, closest races ever. As he drafted me down the
straight, he got so close I couldn't even see him (and I have GREAT
mirrors).
THe point? It was safe, and great fun, because we KNEW each other was
there. He knew what to expect of me (I don't block or change line
mid-corner) and I knew what he was doing (beautifully executed drafting
passes down the main straight).
I agree that SOME cars don't mix well, but safety is primarily a DRIVER
issue not an equipment issue.
Regards,
Mark Palmer
>From: JWoesvra@aol.com
>Reply-To: JWoesvra@aol.com
>To: derek.lola@sympatico.ca, vintage-race@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Speed Differentials
>Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:29:57 EST
>
>In a message dated 03/22/2000 9:58:36 AM Eastern Standard Time,
>derek.lola@sympatico.ca writes:
>
><< Open wheel and closed wheel - dangerous? - why? Not as dangerous as
>mixing
> open wheel and open wheel.
>
> If you believe either of the above "truths" you're not thinking straight
>-
> please don't race with me.
>
> Derek
> >>
>
>
>BRAVO DEREK!!!
>
>It is has amazed me for years how some drivers and organizers support this
>myth. Small open wheelers can race very well with small sports racers and
>even the smaller production cars without problems. Car size and rearward
>visibility is a bigger factor than any thing else. Trans-Am sedans and
>formula cars don't work together, obviously.
>
>The consequences of two open wheelers hitting each other is usually worse
>than if a formula car rubs a wheel against a door or fender.
>
>The trick is for all of the cars in a group to avoid hitting anyone else.
>Then the issue is moot.
>
>Jack Woehrle
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