Ultra 4 at Miller Motorsports Park July 15 & 16

[SAMI]

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Lookin at this photo, I realized that Bryson Tsujimoto and I are in it.. Cool.

 

[iamsparticus]

Thanks for the link benjy i was wondering how casey did since he is the only racer in that race i know, sounds like a bad judgement call at the event i wonder if they will fix it so he has the proper points for the season

 

[ozzy702]

The way I understand the rules, is that the lap you are currently running counts under a full course yellow, but no more than that one. Once you cross Start/Finish under the lap that had a full course yellow, no more laps count until the green flag comes back out.

^ This. I won't get into it but there were plenty of teams that were unhappy with mid-race rule changes and fishy lap counting. I know Dave does his best to have a solid venue but I honestly think a few of the people counting laps weren't up to the task.

 

[SAMI]

One thing that I thought would be more disputed in the main event was the fact that Sacalas and nearly everyone else short coursed on the rocks when Nick Campbell and another rig both went belly up in the crack.. Pretty sure it was Sacalas who blazed the way technically off the course to get around the stuck rigs.

 

[ozzy702]

I was thinking the same thing since they completely cut the course in the rocks. Now maybe one of the officials down in that section gave them the go ahead. Who knows. Killer race but a little chaotic.

 

[BEACH]

The way I understand the rules, is that the lap you are currently running counts under a full course yellow, but no more than that one. Once you cross Start/Finish under the lap that had a full course yellow, no more laps count until the green flag comes back out.

One thing that I thought would be more disputed in the main event was the fact that Sacalas and nearly everyone else short coursed on the rocks when Nick Campbell and another rig both went belly up in the crack.. Pretty sure it was Sacalas who blazed the way technically off the course to get around the stuck rigs.

From what I understood you can finish your lap if on the short course and it counts even on a full course yellow. I rolled my car trying to keep jesse haines behind me. He just drove right pass me after my mistake but stayed on course, all of the competitors behind us, we were leading the pack, quickly staked up behind me but they never cut the course like Sacalas. Jesse then got all of his short course laps in while I was being recovered creating a traffic jam for the other cars.

Thanks for the link benjy i was wondering how casey did since he is the only racer in that race i know, sounds like a bad judgement call at the event i wonder if they will fix it so he has the proper points for the season

Dave said I could file a call but odds are he made the call so it will more than likely be over ruled. I think the fact that lovell and I colided caused some bad feelings between some officials. I wont mention names cause its over, done and nothing can be done now. It will hurt me in the end as far as points go but I guess thats just how it goes.

^ This. I won't get into it but there were plenty of teams that were unhappy with mid-race rule changes and fishy lap counting. I know Dave does his best to have a solid venue but I honestly think a few of the people counting laps weren't up to the task.

I agree fully. And to top it off if there was all this confusion, dave himself should go back and watch the race. It was all recorded. Im happy to give him a copy. I have gotten many PM's from competitors on Pirate asking me about if I thought it was correct or not. But it was the first one and its over so we will just learn from it and move on.

Bottom line it is what it is and there is nothing that can be changed!

 

[Tacoma]

I'm not going to say too much, but I will say that there are some teething pains that I hope get worked out. Love the race, love the idea, execution can be improved re: confusion like you're seeing here.

 

[SAMI]

^ Agreed 100%

... Stoked for the next Ultra4 event at MMP.

 

[Tacoma]

We had the good seats.

 

[SAMI]

Yes, yes we did.

 

[Tacoma]

here's a pretty sweet shot from Pirate-- this was one of the many highlights of my Saturday: this kickass drift!, smooth as butter, full-throttle, right in front of me. Plus, you can almost see the bitchin' headphones we all had to wear.. Loved it.


Click it!

 

[thefirstzukman]

From what I understood you can finish your lap if on the short course and it counts even on a full course yellow. I rolled my car trying to keep jesse haines behind me. He just drove right pass me after my mistake but stayed on course, all of the competitors behind us, we were leading the pack, quickly staked up behind me but they never cut the course like Sacalas. Jesse then got all of his short course laps in while I was being recovered creating a traffic jam for the other cars.

That's what I was thinking also, I thought you had it made being out on the short course during the yellow. It doesnt make any sense to me also that nick and Levi were recovered and allowed back to race. I would think that they should be out of the race at that point.

You kicked some serious ass in my book, and I like the format. Now if only I could figure out a way to race in it.

 

[zukijames]

Casey will just have to win 2012hammers to show them what's up!

 

[BEACH]

Haha!!!! Thanks guys!