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stephen wilson · 08-12-2014, 03:12 PM

I don't know the rules for local circle track racing, but in SCCA, under a yellow the requirement is to keep your car under control, and no passing. Racers often take that as 90%, pros around 99%. There is no black and white "go 35 MPH" or "pass on the extreme far edge of the track". TS was under no obligation to be ON the inside edge of the track. He was well clear of the car, the driver should have moved away from the racing surface, not into it.

I do agree that there should be strict rules against drivers exiting the car onto the racing surface for these ridiculous temper tantrums. In SCCA, you're told to stay belted in until directed by corner workers that the area is safe.

08-12-2014, 03:12 PM	#78
stephen wilson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern New jersey Posts: 1,054	I don't know the rules for local circle track racing, but in SCCA, under a yellow the requirement is to keep your car under control, and no passing. Racers often take that as 90%, pros around 99%. There is no black and white "go 35 MPH" or "pass on the extreme far edge of the track". TS was under no obligation to be ON the inside edge of the track. He was well clear of the car, the driver should have moved away from the racing surface, not into it. I do agree that there should be strict rules against drivers exiting the car onto the racing surface for these ridiculous temper tantrums. In SCCA, you're told to stay belted in until directed by corner workers that the area is safe.