jeff baham
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how many racer would let to see the clock start at 1:30 instead of 2:30, i've noticed nitro and gas racer wait for 1:30 to start up . i know this will get more heats in like that.
I think 2:00 is a great time to start. Form waht I see, I think most wait untill under 1:30 or so anyhow, but 2:00 would give time to deal with any problems that might arrise that are still fixable. I think it is a great idea.your are right chris, that would be a big mess up there, 200 might be more exceptable.
I too have noticed with all the extra classes, we are shrinking races down to 4 rounds instead of 5 due to time. Shortening the clock to 1:30 would shorten the race by 2 hours for a 120 heat race.
The would not completely fix the problem but would be a big step in the right direction.
1:45 might be a good compramise and still speed things along.
As for geting the boat started on time, I for one like to pop my engine off when I get in the pits to make sure it will start easily. I find suprises this way before the pickup boat makes its way to the shore. You can't do it as easy if your frequency is the same as a dead boat. In that case i manually work the throttle with the radio off. works for me. Haven't had a dry dock DNS in a LONG time.
I don't know about changing the time ether things do happen. Chris I do remember when you left one of your batteries at your tent at the Illini race two years ago you were in such a hurry you fell running to retrieve it. if the time would have been shorter you would not have made it back to the pits on time.I too have noticed with all the extra classes, we are shrinking races down to 4 rounds instead of 5 due to time. Shortening the clock to 1:30 would shorten the race by 2 hours for a 120 heat race.
The would not completely fix the problem but would be a big step in the right direction.
1:45 might be a good compramise and still speed things along.
As for geting the boat started on time, I for one like to pop my engine off when I get in the pits to make sure it will start easily. I find suprises this way before the pickup boat makes its way to the shore. You can't do it as easy if your frequency is the same as a dead boat. In that case i manually work the throttle with the radio off. works for me. Haven't had a dry dock DNS in a LONG time.
I'm with you dan, i check everything have new plugs ready extra ignitors and motor cleared and pinched..
I guess if you go up there and you arn't ready it is your own fault.. nine times out of ten people that have problems go back to the table after there last race and just leave everything instead of prepping for the next round.
seen it to many times.
I would love to run extra rounds.. In the grand sceem of things.. Lets say i drive 5 hrs ( that is the min for a race for me ) to race 24 mins lol.. anything to do more racing is fine by me.
chris
terry,I don't know about changing the time ether things do happen. Chris I do remember when you left one of your batteries at your tent at the Illini race two years ago you were in such a hurry you fell running to retrieve it. if the time would have been shorter you would not have made it back to the pits on time.I too have noticed with all the extra classes, we are shrinking races down to 4 rounds instead of 5 due to time. Shortening the clock to 1:30 would shorten the race by 2 hours for a 120 heat race.
The would not completely fix the problem but would be a big step in the right direction.
1:45 might be a good compramise and still speed things along.
As for geting the boat started on time, I for one like to pop my engine off when I get in the pits to make sure it will start easily. I find suprises this way before the pickup boat makes its way to the shore. You can't do it as easy if your frequency is the same as a dead boat. In that case i manually work the throttle with the radio off. works for me. Haven't had a dry dock DNS in a LONG time.
I'm with you dan, i check everything have new plugs ready extra ignitors and motor cleared and pinched..
I guess if you go up there and you arn't ready it is your own fault.. nine times out of ten people that have problems go back to the table after there last race and just leave everything instead of prepping for the next round.
seen it to many times.
I would love to run extra rounds.. In the grand sceem of things.. Lets say i drive 5 hrs ( that is the min for a race for me ) to race 24 mins lol.. anything to do more racing is fine by me.
chris
just my 2 cent's worth
Terry
Atlanta spring race has well over 120 heats each year. Two retrieve boats, start racing EARLY & always a full 2:30 clock.We only have 2:00 min any way. We also will go onto the mill if all boats are on the water and the drivers agree. Works great. Also, who but the nats has 120 heats?!@! My club runs 4 classes and 4 rounds each=16 heats -30sec/heat = 8min saved...
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