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**abubycera** · 03-22-2008, 10:42 PM

The original hope for some with these qualifying regs was that some mid-packers might be able to grab a front row and\or maybe incorporate some fiendishly diabolical fuel strategy that would win the day for them but it just doesn't happen.

That used to be the case, but it just doesn't work because it compromises your race slightly. Renault tried it in 2003/04, BAR Honda did it in 2005 and were caught with their pants down and went backwards in the race.

With the old system the fastest cars were at the front and then fuelled their cars to the brim and not necessarily a recipe for a good race when everyone was on a similar strategy. Arguably that system could work now because there's more emphasis on driver skill.

Personally I'm happy as it is. There's unknown variables and therefore a less predictable race - did a driver carry more fuel of did he genuinely make a mistake?

I'm not too fussed over qualy - as long as I watch a good race. I follow NASCAR, IRL, BTCC, ALMS and many other series and there isn't a huge fuss over qualifying.

I'm not sure what the ideal solution would be. Refuelling has increased the need for pit passing, but if it we ban it then it would be like the late 80s/early 90s when cars coasted to the finish.

Perhaps 1hr 45min races? Regulation fuel tank capacity?

03-22-2008, 10:42 PM	#15
abubycera Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	The original hope for some with these qualifying regs was that some mid-packers might be able to grab a front row and\or maybe incorporate some fiendishly diabolical fuel strategy that would win the day for them but it just doesn't happen. That used to be the case, but it just doesn't work because it compromises your race slightly. Renault tried it in 2003/04, BAR Honda did it in 2005 and were caught with their pants down and went backwards in the race. With the old system the fastest cars were at the front and then fuelled their cars to the brim and not necessarily a recipe for a good race when everyone was on a similar strategy. Arguably that system could work now because there's more emphasis on driver skill. Personally I'm happy as it is. There's unknown variables and therefore a less predictable race - did a driver carry more fuel of did he genuinely make a mistake? I'm not too fussed over qualy - as long as I watch a good race. I follow NASCAR, IRL, BTCC, ALMS and many other series and there isn't a huge fuss over qualifying. I'm not sure what the ideal solution would be. Refuelling has increased the need for pit passing, but if it we ban it then it would be like the late 80s/early 90s when cars coasted to the finish. Perhaps 1hr 45min races? Regulation fuel tank capacity?
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