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Old 08-05-2008, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Duct
Remember most of what we are talking about is laping back markers or being laped.

Racing is great... like that last few posts said don't just move out of the way. Race and understand the situation... especially if your fighting for position or going against a peer somewhat equally skilled driver. Thats the best! and most fun!

I think what UN4RACING says has some merrit. Just be careful how you do this. Really in general racing your peer skilled drivers will expose your weakness and show your strenghts. If someone is coming on your tail sure hold your lines see if they can pass... if they are clearly faster and riding your tail like a mad dog you may consider (or prehaps should) letting them by.

If your getting laped you can hold your line for a little bit and perhaps hold them off a bit, but if it's clear your just holding up a lead common race etiquette is to take a slight line adjustment outside or the less desired line and let them by. By all means choose a good place on the track to do this if you can. That way you don't loose any time.

-Don
I think you have pretty well summed it up for me. Gentlemen racing makes for a better racing experience. I think we can all agree that letting a faster person by is the proper thing to do. Just knowing when and where is the trick.
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