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Originally posted by BGCarrera32
Yup, pretty much...also amazing how close people jam up to each other in a DE on the warm-up lap, with cold tires and brakes...
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Chin did an event up at VIR 2 weeks ago and 3 cars wrecked on the 1st lap.
I did another event in my MINI a few months ago with a different club and a Vette and M-3 took off out of the pits on the warm up lap like bats out of hell. The Vette ended up spining in the 1st turn and almost taking out the M-3.
When I out onto an hot track I take it easy for the 1st few turns until I feel the tires and brakes warm. If it pisses off the car behind me so be it. After 5-6 turns I will not be a hinderance to him anymore.
I also take the same consideration for a car pulling out of the pits. If he ends up in front of me I give him some room to warm up without pressure from behind. If after 1/2 a track he is still a hold up I will move in and let him know I want to pass. I at least give him a chance to warm up without breathing down his neck.