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Re: Indy 5.00 rule clarification
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lugnet.org.us.laflrc
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Mon, 1 May 2006 19:12:18 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.laflrc, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> I think the internet was to keep people from using a wedge-shapped bumper to
> push people out of the way.
The Internet?
> So, while bump-drafting is allowed, if you use the
> angled part of your bumper to push someone out of the way, that could easily be
> considered "Rough Driving" by the race officials, who could impose a 1 lap
> penalty.
I'll keep that in mind. That really isn't my intention, but you know, rubbing
is racing!
> Other things to note:
> This is NOT an impound race. That means you are allowed to make changes after
> qualifying.
Good, I'm guessing I'll be making use of this. How much "changing" before it
becomes a whole new robot? "But I used the same RCX... doesn't that mean it is
the same robot that qualified last time?"
> Qualifying is this Sunday. There will be open pratice, mixed with qualifying.
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> The race is May 21st. Qualifying will be allowed on that day.
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> In the Indianapolis 500, cars qualifying on later days start after cars
> qualifying on the first day, reguardless of time. They also make cars "go to
> the back" if they change drivers.
D'oh! I knew I had forgotten something... Now where are my minifigs?
John "Kevin Harvick" Brost (1)
--(1) or Kurt "I never do anything wrong" Busch
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