Daytona-Merge Lane/First Horseshoe Turn

Bruce Peck

At Daytona last year a change was made where we used the inner arc for the first RH horseshoe turn and used the outer arc as the merge lane for practice. While merging onto the track during practice day, I almost got T-boned by a kart that completely blew that turn. It crossed maybe 5 feet in front of me.

Anyone know if that is the setup to be used this year? Who makes that decision? Would they listen to input? I would prefer going back to the old way and use the outer arc as the turn and merge on the left side as you approach that turn.

Don Guilbeault · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:31 pm Post subject: daytona

Bruce, I agree with you, I would contact Gene Davis and the road race commitee
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Bruce Peck · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject:

Email has been sent to Gene . . .

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Keith Buffo · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:58 pm Post subject:

+1 on going back to the original configuration... much safer.
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Jim Fry · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:25 am Post subject:

Agreed the old way is better.

Bobby Butler · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:13 pm Post subject: Horseshoe

I also prefer the original.

I would also prefer to enter turn one without the sun in my eyes. Whats could be the thinking behind having the fastest class race at sunset? thanks, looking forward to the annual reunion!
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Gene Davis · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:58 am Post subject: Daytona

Just had it confirmed that we will be running the same course as last year.

Gene

Steve Kilsdonk · Joined: 09 May 2002 Posts: 137

Thumb down, fart noise.

Last year the explanation was fear that the karts would damage the curbs. Has that been the case at Daytona or anywhere else in the past?

Seems like a 350 lb kart would do much less harm than an 1100 lb sportscar, not to mention all those motor homes.

Noah Stark · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject:

Ill be back at Daytona when we go back to the original track layout with the outer loop. Until then, have fun racing the short course.
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Jeff DeMello · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject:

Kerry Matthews · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:42 pm Post subject:

William Lewis · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject:

As I remember it, it was the track management that changed the layout.

Steve, I didn't hear that it was possible damage to the curbs, that's strange indeed.

I've never run the other way, last year was the first, but I didn't like it either. If you get pushed out too far and hit the grassy point, it messes you up bad. I didn't like th turn in either. oh well...

Anyone know if we're going to get numbers before we leave?

Don Guilbeault · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:04 pm Post subject: Daytona

Just had it confirmed that we will be running the same course as last year.
Gene

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Steve Kilsdonk · Joined: 09 May 2002 Posts: 137

Call Keith and see if he has your numbers determined. He had mine figured out a week ago.