Passing Signals

[Tony356993]

There is a big debate right now on RL about passing WITHOUT a signal.

IMHO, this cannot be happening at a DE. There are a few folks that feel it is the fault of the lead car if they have to pass w/o a signal. The person in the car in front of you is NOT driving your car. You are driving your car and only you can determine if you are in control of your car. If you cannot slow you car and be patient and wait for the pass signal, then you are out of control. I understand that sometimes if something happens (a spin, etc) that you might have to make a decision to pass w/o a signal. This decision was made for safety on your part. Safety should be the same reason to control yourself and wait for the pass.  I just think that too many folks are loosing the point of a DE. This is not a race nor is it practice for racing. There is no prize money or any awards for the best lap shown on your lap timer. Let us be sure that this kind of thinking does not make its way into RTR.

The lead cars that might be slower MUST watch their mirrors and SHOULD swallow their pride and give the point nice and early so the faster car does not have to loose his/her momentum. However, if the point does not come, be patient and wait. This is what makes our events insurable and safe.

Sorry for the rant!