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6/24/11, 12:53 PM   #2
Re: stopping to avoid wreck right or wrong?
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Originally Posted by racer65 View Post
There has been an issue the last two weeks of racing of people stopping to avoid hitting a car blocking the track or to avoid a car in mid air flipping. should it count against you or just be considered for stopping for safety of you and the cars around you? I relize they are trying to take out judgment calls but if you have the choice of hitting someone to try and keep going or stopping to avoid it and then getting sent to the back of the field and counting against your spin rule. What are some thoughts?
Like you mentioned, a judgement call and no matter what, someone won't be happy. Either way, if the officiating is consistent that is about all you can ask. As long as you know ahead of time how it will be handled, have at it.
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