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Re: Events 3, 4 OTA Supp Regs
In previous seasons there was often only one practice session. That one session was jam-packed with cars in each class and we had to accomplish a number of things: get familiar with the track, remember lines, identify RP's, select shock settings and tires pressures, plan fuel consumption and any number of other things depending on the car/competitor - not to mention being constantly lapped by cars in higher classes. So much was riding on that one practice session that I can't remember many times when I actually felt ready for the competition laps.
Under the old format I used the first, and second set of competition laps to verify what I learned on track and refine my setup, RPs and race line. Under the new format with 3 sessions along side similarly paced cars I can bear down on car setup, race line(s) to take and to try, gauge competitors' strengths and ready my mindset for all out competition laps. After 2 lapping sessions I can concentrate on driving a faster line and that reduces any need for lunch time lapping. Having said that, any issues with the car during the morning causing a competitor to miss some sessions can be made up during lunch time lapping provided the issue is resolved. Post-competition lapping is great for taking out guests. Two thumbs WAY UP for the new format!
In previous seasons there was often only one practice session. That one session was jam-packed with cars in each class and we had to accomplish a number of things: get familiar with the track, remember lines, identify RP's, select shock settings and tires pressures, plan fuel consumption and any number of other things depending on the car/competitor - not to mention being constantly lapped by cars in higher classes. So much was riding on that one practice session that I can't remember many times when I actually felt ready for the competition laps.
Under the old format I used the first, and second set of competition laps to verify what I learned on track and refine my setup, RPs and race line. Under the new format with 3 sessions along side similarly paced cars I can bear down on car setup, race line(s) to take and to try, gauge competitors' strengths and ready my mindset for all out competition laps. After 2 lapping sessions I can concentrate on driving a faster line and that reduces any need for lunch time lapping. Having said that, any issues with the car during the morning causing a competitor to miss some sessions can be made up during lunch time lapping provided the issue is resolved. Post-competition lapping is great for taking out guests. Two thumbs WAY UP for the new format!
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