Lessons from other regions/sponsors?

[Brian Minkin]

Mike Andrews wrote:

First lap on a yellow. I've never understood this. You know the track is cold, or rather your tires are cold. Everyone should be able to get around the track and manage their speed. And when someone comes up behind a guy that's being extra careful they can get around rather than being stuck for a lap with no passing under a yellow flag. This one is no big deal either way and if the general population wanted a yellow for the first lap, or two, we could certainly make that change.

Mike,

I have witnessed (been part off) very agressive driving on cold tires and brakes in the first lap of our events in the upper run groups. Mostly on sessions 2,3 and 4. Seems like most drivers heed the caution advice on the 1st run. I have also seen some great saves and spins on that first lap. Under yellow is just a reminder for that first lap that you need to warm things up.

In the student run groups not having to worry about someone wanting to pass for the first lap gives the student and instructors time to locate all the flag stations and review what they need to work on this session.

Ive done it both ways as a student, solo driver and instructor. I simply like the yellow as some time to prepare and set focus on the next 20 + minutes regardless of your roll in the car.

Thanks for listening

Brian