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2nd June 2009, 11:07 #1
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Double File Restarts
From Jayski
Double-File restarts at Pocono? NASCAR distributed proposals to crew chiefs regarding possible procedures for double-file restarts which could be introduced as early as Pocono Raceway next week. The proposal states all starts will be double file. The race leader will have his choice of which lane to use for the restart. The third-place car will always start in the inside lane. There will be no changes in the free pass or "lucky dog," and cars that are one lap down can choose not to pit, therefore regaining a lap during a caution. The new rule appears to be a work in progress but Pocono is a 2.5-miler with plenty of space and opportunity to figure it out
Sounds like NASCAR might actually listen to public opinion on this one amazing!
Not sure how the lapped cars not pitting thing will work
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2nd June 2009, 13:28 #2
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Originally Posted by Haulin'AssAndTurnin Left
But I'm glad that NASCAR's hopefully going to the double-file restart. It's a great idea.DVR . . . . . Life is too short to watch commercials.
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2nd June 2009, 15:29 #3
finally nascar is about to do something right maybe.
but as for the wave around, Dover was a perfect example. all the drivers that pitted on before the caution would stay out after the leaders pitted, all of them are waved around to the tail-end of the field but not allowed to pit, and the race resumesBrian France is a violation of Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing)
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2nd June 2009, 17:12 #4
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Originally Posted by harvick#1
So you're a fan of the "Lucky Dog" rule?DVR . . . . . Life is too short to watch commercials.
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2nd June 2009, 17:38 #5Originally Posted by Lee Roy
I was and still a fan of the "racing back to the line" ruleBrian France is a violation of Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing)
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2nd June 2009, 22:03 #6
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I think double file restarts will penalise unfairly the race leader.Say he has a comfortable 5 second lead when caution comes out,under the current restart with racey cars on the inside,the leader (and maybe 2nd) will often get away from the pack and almost restore quite rightly his well earned lead,this will be totally wiped out now.Will it make the racing less exciting,some drivers may now just sit back in 4th or 5th not pushing to catch the leader and just wait for the caution to close the gap.
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3rd June 2009, 02:47 #7
I say keep the single-file resets, let the lapped cars get in the way, but ditch the lucky dog.
(I would prefer giving the lucky dog only to the first lapped car in line directly behind the leader, and was in front of the 2nd place runner.)N.Hayden L.Hamilton D.Earnhardt R.Gordon S.Speed T.Stewart J.P.Montoya G.Rahal Ferrari Lotus
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3rd June 2009, 09:51 #8
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Im i the only person that thinks the lucky dog rule is ok. Sure id prefer racing back to the line, there does need to be a way for guys to get back onto the lead lap.
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3rd June 2009, 16:58 #9
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double file re-starts are gonna be awesome
the lucky dog rule defently needs to stay though, becouse its gonna bemore important than ever now that lapped cars wont be starting on the inside2009 Truck Pick'em Champion
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4th June 2009, 05:10 #10
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Originally Posted by Haulin'AssAndTurnin Left"You win some, lose some, and wreck some." - Dale Earnhardt
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