There has been some concern about the pitstops here at monza, and much discussion about what could be the cause. CAGM7 has put forward a solution to this puzzle, that the pit entry speed is causing a penalty. He claims that the maximum speed that any pit entry can be taken without penalty (with a couple of exceptions) is 200kph. I myself can attest to that rule, with the entry at daytona oval causing a similar reaction of warping you back to the entry if entered over that speed, and I know it has happened somewhere else (the warping) but I can't at the moment put my finger on it. Anyway, to avoid the delay in the pits, and also as more than likely alot of people will be pitting at the same time, it is recommended that you practice reducing your speed entering the pitlane so your speed across the entry line is just under 200kph. If everybody does this, then there will be no carnage on entry from drivers entering flat-knacker and not only gaining a collision penalty and possibly affecting the ram-ee, but also delaying their pitstop. Thankyou CAGM7.
pit lane speed entry too me was just common sense, LOL. I had planned to finalise my strategy last night as I didn't practice on friday due to not feeling very well, but totally forgot my work christmas party was on last night, so had numerous beverages instead! Don't really like going into a race with a 2 day gap in practice.
Just retesting it now, and it appears anything over 190 causes the issue. There are 4 white lines across the run into pit lane. 1 at the start of the yellow line, 1 where the yellow line widens and 1 just before the red barrier for the pit wall. A quick jab of the brakes at the 2nd line drops your speed to under 190 before the stop is triggered. Do with this info what you will.
Just an FYI. I am logged in to PSN now (as kids are using PS3), but I think I will still be a bit late. (sorry)
Kids took too long to go to sleep so I missed the start by 3 laps. Thanks for waiting though guys, sorry that it was for nothing.
Well done in the race Pinoy, you just had that little bit extra speed. My 2nd place should give me the championship! Thanks to everybody for the season
That's 2 prostate drivers taking their championship! Looks like our Friday night driving academy school payed off
Bad luck to you in the race mate, not sure why you dropped right back? First lap when you got passed me off the line I started to worry
