Reaction Time
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Reaction Time
The individual in the white car stated his best RT that day was .038. Let's assume he had an .05 this run. What do you think the RT was for the yellow car?
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We all do it. Maybe not quite that bad but I know this individual is new at this and is working on it.
A month ago I staged and then remembered to flip a switch I normally do when I prestage. I looked down, flipped it and when I looked up the tree had already started. I think I had a .185 RT.
A month ago I staged and then remembered to flip a switch I normally do when I prestage. I looked down, flipped it and when I looked up the tree had already started. I think I had a .185 RT.
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so what RT is considered good/ desireable, I know that you want as low as possible, but at what point are you pushing the limits of red lighting?
Any suggestions for timing the lights? (I used third yellow, but I think I'd have to jump that to get faster).
Any suggestions for timing the lights? (I used third yellow, but I think I'd have to jump that to get faster).
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Originally Posted by Special K
We all do it. Maybe not quite that bad but I know this individual is new at this and is working on it.
A month ago I staged and then remembered to flip a switch I normally do when I prestage. I looked down, flipped it and when I looked up the tree had already started. I think I had a .185 RT.
A month ago I staged and then remembered to flip a switch I normally do when I prestage. I looked down, flipped it and when I looked up the tree had already started. I think I had a .185 RT.
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Originally Posted by JCD
so what RT is considered good/ desirable, I know that you want as low as possible, but at what point are you pushing the limits of red lighting?
Any suggestions for timing the lights? (I used third yellow, but I think I'd have to jump that to get faster).
Any suggestions for timing the lights? (I used third yellow, but I think I'd have to jump that to get faster).
However on other, more series bracket racing classes and .0thirties average well get you an early trip home very often.
You can improve your reaction time with a few different methods.
Here is a link to a good reaction time clinic
http://www.staginglight.com/guide/react.html
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Originally Posted by JCD
so what RT is considered good/ desireable, I know that you want as low as possible, but at what point are you pushing the limits of red lighting?
Any suggestions for timing the lights? (I used third yellow, but I think I'd have to jump that to get faster).
Any suggestions for timing the lights? (I used third yellow, but I think I'd have to jump that to get faster).
Should you take a chance on going red? Depends on the event like Edgar said and also depends on the driver you're going against.
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Originally Posted by REDGAR
I own a Corvette and as far as I can tell the defrost is not a "flip" swich.
You did read the tear down rule right?
You did read the tear down rule right?
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Originally Posted by REDGAR
Nah. Waiting to go out to dinner and you are on.
No biggee. I'll leave ya alone
No biggee. I'll leave ya alone
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Below is the slip......
It is what it is.........
4/10th+ on the tree.......
3.5/10ths on the 60'.......
Mine even in +2000 da was still over 26mph on the big end
Hehehehehe...JJ gonna get ya Bob. My side bet is on her
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
Below is the slip......
It is what it is.........
4/10th+ on the tree.......
3.5/10ths on the 60'.......
Mine even in +2000 da was still over 26mph on the big end
Hehehehehe...JJ gonna get ya Bob. My side bet is on her
I can't read that slip.