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Originally Posted by CTtoPA
That's a racer vs spectator argument I suppose. When did fuel stops become commonplace? Same for open reds? You bet your behind any racer with a huge lead would not be in favor of an open red. However, 23 other drivers and a grandstand of spectators might appreciate it.
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Exactly. Back when I started working on them, we had fuel tanks big enough to last the whole race without worry of cautions etc and the red flags were open. Have seen torsion bars, gears, shocks and tires changed under these stops. Then they outlawed changing tires, then it became closed reds. The only that that really upsets me is when there have been a lot of yellows and a red comes out after 1/2 way and keep it a closed red. Allow us to refuel so they don't have to throw another red for a fuel stop.