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HSE2 · 05-03-2001, 15:24

I think we are heading for trouble with this concept. In autoaction yesterday Seton was quoted as saying that from now on they will be pitting on the first lap allowed. Problem is that everyone will do the same thing and the pit area won't be able to handle it. The race will then be decided by who avoids a crash in the pits.
There would not have been a problem at Eastern Creek if the pace car had not been used. I think local yellows could have worked or they change the rules to allow pit stops under these conditions. I think the later needs careful consideration other wise the pit stop will become a huge joke.

Aussie Pete · 05-03-2001, 15:52

Especially at some of the goat farms they use as racetracks for this series......

Imagine the GMC400 as an example of the congestion - disaster!

HSE2 · 05-03-2001, 15:58

Yes that is right but at least there is enough laps to make them consider other options. Change your tyre too early in those events and by the end of it your mates will be walking past.

I just can't get over how much more enjoyable the Adelaide and GMC races are. What makes them so?
Part is that the aero package does not get a chance to work as well. Food for thought Avesco

Aussie Pete · 05-03-2001, 16:16

Didn't Murphy win last year after pitting right on the first allowable lap at the GMC? I think that was the case....
Either way, the idea is to get one of the stops done asap on the longer events.

HSE2 · 05-03-2001, 16:24

Ah he could have I don't know. I do know seton has done it twice both times in Adelaide and paid the price.
Murphys a better driver though and can look after his tyres better

FM · 05-04-2001, 01:00

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Originally posted by Aussie Pete
Imagine the GMC400 as an example of the congestion - disaster!

The facilities they have for the GMC are scary.. The pits are a disaster waiting to happen. Marquee tents on an existing carpark!!. I'm surprised the teams accept such a nonsence. The track itself is too narrow, (7m in some points!!) they should open up both sides of the road for easier passing and better viewing for the track goer... (ME!!... :wink2: )

Wulos · 05-04-2001, 04:47

The biggest problem with the series (IMHO) is that the "longer" races are merely sprint races with a pitstop thrown into the mix. What makes Canberra & Adelaide events so popular / watchable, just like Bathurst is that they are endurance races. not just sprints.
One idea that may work is a sprint race & a longer race at each venue.

JEM · 05-04-2001, 05:46

I reckon get rid of these bloody pit stops or increase the laps for these so called sprint rounds!:fmad: There is no need for them (in the current setup), they were brought in to make for more exciting racing, just like that stupid reverse grid. If they went back to the 3 sprint format, it wouldn't worry me.

FM · 05-04-2001, 07:54

Why not just have a 200km race at each meet? One stop for feul and tyres... :rolleyes:

Donut King · 05-04-2001, 07:56

Cos then it's too difficult for the officials to work out a way to disadvantage the fords over the race weekend. DUH!:eek: :WH: