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Originally Posted by Matt.A
We talk a lot about putting in cone chicanes and taking steps to keep speeds down in an attempt to keep thigs safer, as I think we should, but the one thing I'm more curious about is how well labelled the tracks are in regard to braking zones. None of the events I've attended have had any cones laid out for braking distances, which is something you tend to find at most other track events and every driving school I've ever attended. In my opinion every one of the pro touring events should have clear braking distance indicators because the majority of drivers have never driven the track and won't be able to memorize each corner after 5 parade laps. There are points and bragging rights associated with setting a fast time. Everyone wants to get the most out of their car that they feel they're capable of. I've never seen anyone drive without making a mistake at some point during the weekend, and that goes back to why safety has been a big concern, but I say there is more to track safety than just safety equipment and we should work creating the safest overall environment that provides the largest margin for error so that drivers hopefully never even come close to having to rely on their safety equipment.
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Great post Matt, I think the braking zone labeling idea is something that should have been done a long time ago at most of these big time events. I don't have much road course experience and I would certainly feel a lot better about it if each turn was labeled. Memorizing the track is something I have a hard enough time doing in a simulator, let alone on a real course at speed.
On the other hand, Bill I think you have made a great point about the dangers of the big courses and your series is wise to be ahead of the curve. This new USCA is honestly going to be pushing it's luck allowing regular guys to show up with no rollcage, regular factory belts, stock seats and just say have at it..
It just makes no sense.
Will they be running the full Lemans course at Daytona? Anybody know, because that is going to be quite wicked heading into the Tri-Oval.