Was speaking to one of the marshals at knockers last night..

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Was speaking to one of the marshals at knockers last night..

Post by ed » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:30 pm

Theres a new rule where overtaking is now only on the left for all events that open to the public! I think thats a pretty good idea IMHO! cheers
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Post by ExigeKen » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:37 pm

Have you posted photos of your new car yet Ed :?:
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Re: Was speaking to one of the marshals at knockers last nig

Post by Shug » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:39 pm

ed wrote:Theres a new rule where overtaking is now only on the left for all events that open to the public! I think thats a pretty good idea IMHO! cheers
I don't. :(

I have no problem with events that allow overtaking both sides and enjoy them more than regular trackdays. They are not for everyone, but as long as it's known before you get there then you can make the choice.

Anything that gives us less choice in what we do is a bad thing IMHO.
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Post by ed » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:41 pm

You mean the shared shed?!
Not yet, although i did steal one of yours pics and put it in my sig!
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Re: Was speaking to one of the marshals at knockers last nig

Post by ed » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:47 pm

Shug wrote:
ed wrote:Theres a new rule where overtaking is now only on the left for all events that open to the public! I think thats a pretty good idea IMHO! cheers
I don't. :(

I have no problem with events that allow overtaking both sides and enjoy them more than regular trackdays. They are not for everyone, but as long as it's known before you get there then you can make the choice.

Anything that gives us less choice in what we do is a bad thing IMHO.
Yeah i hear ya! I guess it depends on whether or not the marshals use the blue flags and/or other drivers are considerate! From my point of your it makes being on track safer especially given that i dont have track insurance! :)
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Post by Andy G » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:17 pm

I overtook both sides last night , but only on because of a real f**k wit :wink:
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Post by ExigeKen » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:22 pm

ed wrote:You mean the shared shed?!
Not yet, although i did steal one of yours pics and put it in my sig!
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Oh cool maybe I should have used my mouse :wink:
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Re: Was speaking to one of the marshals at knockers last nig

Post by simon » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:54 pm

ed wrote:From my point of your it makes being on track safer
How do you figure that one out? :scratch

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Post by ed » Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:06 pm

Well i figure, if a car knows where its got to be to allow someone past there can be no confusion! :)
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Post by kenny » Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:12 pm

I am not fussed as long as everyone sticks to the rules, signals and gets the bloody hell out the way. As long as they make it clear what they are doing.

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Post by dezzy » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:22 pm

I don't really care about which side, but being a novice, it's good to have consistency. The thing that would bother me more though is if they let people overtake in the corners. I'm therefore sticking to trackdays where you can only overtake on the straights until I'm a more confident trackday driver.

I think you just have to pick your events appropriately for your abilities/confidence/peace of mind. Don't think they need to apply the same rule to all trackdays.
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Post by tut » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:23 pm

Left, right, over the top, who gives a big rats bottom as long as you get passed.

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Post by tut » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:26 pm

ps Corners, corners ?????????????

Bendy straights, so the above applies...........

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Post by tut » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:30 pm

pss time that I changed my avatar back to normal, but think that you will agree, that is definately rear of the year.

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Post by steve_weegie » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:35 pm

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flash the lights / horn then up the inside on the brakes & jobs a good un. Get your pax to wave a pair of comedy breasts out the window as you make the move, just in case they didnt see you coming
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