How is G/W/C any different from throwing the red flag the last couple of laps? Except from the fact that G/W/C is used in every Nascar race and not randomly invented by the race director at the last moment.
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How is G/W/C any different from throwing the red flag the last couple of laps? Except from the fact that G/W/C is used in every Nascar race and not randomly invented by the race director at the last moment.
Difference can summed up in one word, fuel.
They should have done it laast week too.
As for GWC...HELL NO!
GWC, The Chase, DRS, KERS, Push-to-Pass, all gimics, all should go in my view.
No, they shouldn't. A super speedway should be completely clean when it comes to debris, not red flagging the race would have been asking for more trouble. I agree about the GWC thing; NO WAY!Quote:
Originally Posted by 00steven
Green white checkers changes the whole race strategy after the race has been nearly completed - red flag less so. I prefer the red flag to GWC. I'd rather see the cars sitting than wait through yet another caution..... By the same token - yellow in the last say, two laps - oh well, race ends under yellow.... Frankly, if they are going to throw the yellow and foresee it lasting for more than 5 laps at any time during the race, they should just red flag it.... The cleanup could be done faster and better.... Bring out the "cheerleaders" or the "mascot" for entertainment in the meantime..... Or have a "free beer" red flag :-)
Agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blancvino
Indycar should never stopped the race unless there is a multiple crash with life in danger. Indycar should follow their own tradition and stop copying manufactured type shows in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by 00steven
Last race of the season with championship in the balance. Good call for the fans & TV IMO. Difference in RED vs GWC is that cars are in impound without any service less battery back up.
For the future: Work on a way to reduce the amount of time it takes to bunch up the pack, get all cars in order, do pass-a-rounds, open the pits, etc.. Far too munch time spent in yellows. A single car brushes the wall and the race goes yellow for so long TV gets in 2 commercial breaks.
As for G/W/C no way.
Completely agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by dataman1
Beaux Barfield was in a no win situation.
GWC = gimmick
yellow/chequer finish = robbed