Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Agreed. A standing start has lots of drama and unexpected stuff going on..especially of there's a sharp right or left hander 500 meters from the start / finish line. The US oval series run with rolling starts and it just slowly happens..... Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Dernie" <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 3:27 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Sebring 12 Hrs. '59 > Hi Arche, > I am sure the Le Mans start included starting the engine, probably at one > time with a crank. With the exception of USA style oval racing (and some > oval based road races) and Karting, where there is no clutch, a standing > start is normal. AFAIK only at Le Mans is starting the engine still > included, but there may be other long distance races like this too. > Most racing cars (again except oval racers) have to have on board > starters by regulation. F1 dropped on board starters a few years ago and > it is certainly much easier to package engine and transmission without. > There are plenty of people wanting to bring it back! > Standing starts are considerably more exciting than rolling starts and > very much part of the spectacle of road racing. > Frank > > On 1 May, 2006, at 18:59, Arche, Harvey wrote: > >> Philippe wrote, re: Lemans start - >> >> Loved this warp back in time, Arche. >> >> I've always wondered: what is the reason for/origin of this typical >> >> start procedure: running to the car, etc instead of a grid start? >> >> >> >> Some one else may know for certain, but I believe that, under the rules >> for these classes of automobiles at the time, cars had to be startable >> without outside ignition help- ie: had to have battery, ignition switch, >> and starter motor built-in. Essentially they were jumped up road cars. I >> believe they were also required to have at least a nominal trunk and >> carry a spare tire. The race began from an absolute dead stop. Also- >> what a spectacle! >> >> Arche >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information