Maybe 65 minutes for TF/FC isn't enough time? (1 Viewer)

[Heavyhauler]

I am not saying any fasteners were loose, but really first a 75 minute between round time limit, then 65 minutes.
Who makes those decisions? And based on what?
IMO 90 minutes between rounds is safer from a preparation perspective, it worked fine with Diamond P, TNN, and NBC TV for years.

 

[MM]

if this is in response to what happened in Phoenix I really don't understand what the basis is.....it was the first round and there had been a rain delay....they had all night and morning to prepare the car

 

[Al smith]

I am not saying any fasteners were loose, but really first a 75 minute between round time limit, then 65 minutes.
Who makes those decisions? And based on what?
IMO 90 minutes between rounds is safer from a preparation perspective, it worked fine with Diamond P, TNN, and NBC TV for years.

would not have mattered since it was first round and they had a day to prepare.

 

[Heavyhauler]

No not a response to Phoenix and those sad events, just an observation that track preparation and inspection along with car preparation and safety may be taking a second seat to someones TV agenda.

 

[Ma Green]

Under normal circumstances, 75 minutes is doable, without making mistakes. That's assuming there isn't major damage besides the engine. I was under the impression that 65 minutes were only used on occasion, if they were behind. I agree that there is a limit to what the crews can do, even though each guy is trained in what he does.

The bean-counters forget certain things take a certain amount of time, no matter what.

 

[n/a]

Moving service time to 65 minutes is usually for weather moving in. Most teams complete the service in as little time as 35 minutes.