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24 Jun 2007, 20:53 (Ref:1945728) | #1 | |
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having just watched Lydden on TV I do not beleive that tyres were to blame for anything but close racing. it looked real good. all classes were struggling for any grip and you should drive accordingly
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24 Jun 2007, 23:03 (Ref:1945839) | #3 | ||
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I agree not tyres, you race/drive to the level of grip avaliable.
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If the tyres are not removing the water from the track then they are not working. It looked to me like carnegie aquaplaned at the top of the hill when he crashed. If he did, then the tyres were not working, and it was too dangerous to race.
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25 Jun 2007, 11:01 (Ref:1946200) | #5 | ||
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I was there for Carniege incident ! he was just pushing to hard for the conditions, all the other drivers mangaed to make the corner which is strange because dermott normally so good in the wet conditions.As i said before not the tyres to blame driver error! Andrew jordan mastered the tyres and the weather conditions on the very same lap and was quick all day.
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25 Jun 2007, 14:28 (Ref:1946353) | #8 | |
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Why is it so many people defend anything which goes on at some meeting reguardless on what really happened!
Cant any of you see or just dont want to admit it that the whole thing is all wrong? Good job these tyres werent used at the very first Rallycross if they was the sport wouldnt of ever happened!!!! As for the tv !!!! Was the commentator sitting on the loo? Sounded like it !! What happen to the hour? Last edited by banzooki; 25 Jun 2007 at 14:30. |
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I think it is fair to say that most would agree that the implementation of the control tyre was handled badly. But I have to say that I see it as good thing that all are now on a level playing field. I think that is a good thing that there is less grip available from the tyres as this gives more chances for mistakes and most importantly sideways moments that lead to overtaking opportunities. Which rewards good drivers rather than big bhp. I doubt the first rallyross tyres wouldn't even hold up to a good road tyre today, but it could be intresting watching a grid Supercars trying to get some grip on some 7x13" 70 profile tyres from the 70's . |
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25 Jun 2007, 23:31 (Ref:1946851) | #12 | ||
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I was also at the hairpin when Dermot went off and agree with what has been said that he missed his braking point/red mist........
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28 Jun 2007, 18:14 (Ref:1949044) | #13 | ||
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I think its called 'spin'! If the tyres weren't to blame and you could drive 'according to the conditions' why did they abandon? There is also the question of why it took so long to scrub the points results... The official website still has no comment on this and the next round is about to take place!
My dear fellow please get the facts correct before posting rediculous comments. It was not "they" who called it off but I the CoC. I was under no pressure from either the Competitors or the Organisers - . I had to make a judgemental call based upon what I thought was correct as an MSA appointed Clerk. It is only the MSA who can take my licence away. As has been stated in many posts / articules I have a legal duty of care (could end up in court) to the Drivers, Marshals and Spectators. AND I AM AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER Regards KA - TW Please feel free to contact me if you wish to be considered for a Clerks licence and I will support you - until then I request that you stop criticising people who give up their time freely to help run the sport. |
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28 Jun 2007, 19:21 (Ref:1949108) | #14 | ||
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As a driver in the super-mod A final at Lydden, I think the CoC was correct in his decision to abandon the meeting, the track was undrivable. I was one of the first to hit the water at Chessons and couldn't see out of any window even with the wipers and washers on. The problem was the lying water, which had time to accumulate during the clear up after Dermot's accident.
As to the tyre issue.....it wouldn't have mattered what tyres you were on. |
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Knobbly forest tyres would have made a huge difference. They used to get used regularly a few years ago in the Lydden winter series rounds. Often the weather was just as bad as the last BRC round.
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29 Jun 2007, 07:28 (Ref:1949472) | #16 | ||
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Taking a guess from your last comment winnie that you have never driven with nobbly tyres before, good on gravel but like driving on ice on tarmac. I was not there so im not in authority to comment but if the clerk of the course has to make a decision based on driver and public safety over racing the finals ........... there is no decision to be made.
how many comments would there be on here if a driver had been seriously injured or even killed , you would all be wanting the clerks head on a stake! its no fun at all driving in conditions like that never mind trying to race |
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29 Jun 2007, 07:44 (Ref:1949485) | #17 | ||
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GVM - yes i have driven on knobblies and yes they are not good on tarmac, but they are predictable and a lot safer when the track is flooded. I have been at meetings when most of the supercars are on knobblies.
Big crashes at Lydden tend to happen in the dry and fast conditions, unless a certain TT is on the track, when they happen in all conditions. MOTOR RACING IS DANGEROUS |
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As has already been said it was the standing water that was the problem, most of the circuit was usable still but the entry to Chessons in particular was undrivable (at least at any meaningful pace - and certainly not for the minis ). Tyres were not the issue. No matter what rubber was on the cars the meeting would have been called off - it was the only option in the circumstances. |
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Sorry folks but I'm incredulous at some of the posts on here. This is not circuit racing its an off-road sport. It's supposed to be based on the discipline of rallying. Do you stop rallies when there is some water on the road? Have you heard of watersplashes? You drive with common sense to the conditions... and in the past you changed the tyres to match the conditions. That was part of the skill of the sport. Now you can't do that because of the tyre rules.
I'm also fed up of hearing that we are not allowed to criticise the BRDA, officials or the clerk of the course because they are 'volunteers'. They are in a responsible position and when they get it wrong they must expect criticism. The failure to listen and condescending attitudes to experienced competitors are the main reasons people are leaving the championship. |
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29 Jun 2007, 13:25 (Ref:1949703) | #20 | ||
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Spot on.
The meeting should have continued. If the drivers thought their cars were not suitable for the conditions then they should have retired. You didn't have to drive through the puddle at 60mph. |
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This driver was on the track and, being in the A-final, should know how to drive a car, and very important, when to stop when there's to much danger to drive! I did crossed the channel for this race! |
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Running the finals would have drawn criticism too (especially if a major accident had occurred) so I guess the Clerk was in a no win situation - but you have to err on the side of caution, it was a tough call but I'd say it was the right one on the day. It's very easy to sit here now and debate the ifs and buts - it's an entirely different matter making the call on the day. |
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I think this thread is starting to turn into a bit of a panto at this stage. Right or wrong the decision was made and by the sounds of things at very least the decision was made with the best of intentions, with peoples safety in mind.
I don't want to be putting words in anyones mouth but I don't think King Arthur was saying that you couldn't criticise his descision because he was a volunteer. It is more that he isn't prepared to take risks when he isn't getting paid to. Which is understandable. Its always funny how the best referees are in the stands !!! Time would be better coming up with some constuctive ideas on how to deal with a similar situation happening again. Maybe it would be best practice for the COC to consult the Drivers representitive of each class and the cheif marshall at a quick meeting. If the concensus was then that an event needed to be stopped then at least it was done with all opnions included. |
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If you look back in my previous posts I've already offered some constructive suggestions about how to avoid this situation - including changing the tyre rules, talking to Lydden about drainage and asking for a review of spectator areas. I also suggested reducing the number of cars in finals when the weather is very bad. |
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