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21st November 2018, 20:16 #491
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Isn't it much better to simply create clear rules for chicanes? It does work in some countries like here in CZ if the rules are clear and written black on white. The shit going on in WRC is only a result of non-existing rules.[/QUOTE]
Define better... easier? cheaper? I'm not sure, once the technology is in place it will be either.
I do take your point regarding it potentially causing a problem because of current chicane location versus where any 'slow-zones' would be activated, but I'm hoping the guys running the show at this top level would be able to find a safe solution.
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21st November 2018, 20:27 #492
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Traditional chicanes: Haybale is cheap, it can be used everywhere and in addition to safety it gives you an element of competition, and demands skills.
Virtual chicane: Some area in a pointless place, where there is no need to limit the power and speed of a current generation WRC, that was made faster than previous one...for some reason, causes pointless mess in the car, no skills needed, and can cause pointless timeloss. Adds to safety= 0.
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21st November 2018, 20:28 #493
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Why can you not put it in the pacenotes?
It's a fixed place probably marked with count down boards, a beginning and end with similar boards as the finish line ones so impossible to miss.
And this takes no space as long as the car is straight coming into the area you can pretty much put it anywhere, with a hay balle chicane you need a wide enough road to do it, and often it destroys the road edges.Last edited by SubaruNorway; 21st November 2018 at 20:41.
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21st November 2018, 20:30 #494
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If it is a road then there is room for a chicane, it could be tighter and slower, but for sure there is room. It could also be a barrel not a haybale or what ever-easy and light enough for one marshal to move back to its place.
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21st November 2018, 21:07 #495
I don't see that big problems with chicanes as they are now. The only problem I see is that a lot of them are rather useless (like the famous one in mexico). Just use a couple of haybales only in very long straights and put a couple of steward there that will quickly put them in place again in case someone hit them. I don't see any problem. Virtual chicanes to me seem just weird and ugly.
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21st November 2018, 21:24 #496
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22nd November 2018, 06:38 #497
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22nd November 2018, 06:46 #499
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Am I the only one on this forum who thinks Ogier/Citroen is the force to reckon next season?
the car is awesome on tarmac (maybe even the best) and they have made big steps with it also on gravel. Of course there is still some work to do, especially when the conditions are slippery. Also, Loeb showed us on all 3 occasions that you can be fast with this car.
They may struggle a little in the beginning of the season but Ogier coming with his knowledge from VW and M-sport and Lappi with his knowledge from Toyota, i think they can sort the issues rather sooner than later.#8 Ott Tänak - Martin Järveoja #8
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22nd November 2018, 06:51 #500
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