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Old 07-26-2010, 05:10 PM   #1
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A comment in another thread got me thinking about passing at the track.

I know it depends which group you're in, but I've never had a problem being passed OR passing.

I know a lot of people say they don't want to hold others up, but it's their responsibility to get around you safely, not your responsibility to get out of their way.

Thoughts?
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Old 07-26-2010, 05:13 PM   #2
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Biggest thing is hold a line. If you are all over the place, fast or slow, you are fucking up the people behind you.
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Old 07-26-2010, 05:18 PM   #3
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Biggest thing is hold a line. If you are all over the place, fast or slow, you are fucking up the people behind you.
Yes. I give those people a WIDE berth.

I hold my line and if they can't get by me safely, they need to wait until they can. Likewise goes when I'm trying to pass someone.

But I never look behind me. Ever.
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Old 07-26-2010, 05:17 PM   #4
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Thoughts?
About what?

You already stated the golden rule: It is the responsibility of the passer to make it happen within the rules set forth.
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About what?

You already stated the golden rule: It is the responsibility of the passer to make it happen within the rules set forth.
Really? Le sigh.


I know the golden rule but others obviously do not. I thought it was standard not to look behind you or hold your line and others can pass when they can.

At my local track in the lowest group it's usually passing in the straights and that's it. Intermediate is different and Hotshoe is a free for all (provided it's safe).

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Old 07-26-2010, 05:42 PM   #6
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Really? Le sigh.


I know the golden rule but others obviously do not. I thought it was standard not to look behind you or hold your line and others can pass when they can.

At my local track in the lowest group it's usually passing in the straights and that's it. Intermediate is different and Hotshoe is a free for all (provided it's safe).
Are you le tired?

I guess I don't understand what is being discussed here.
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Old 07-26-2010, 05:59 PM   #7
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Stick to the rules of your class, and don't be an ass.....and everything should be fine and dandy.
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Old 07-26-2010, 06:05 PM   #8
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Are you le tired?

I guess I don't understand what is being discussed here.
Yet you keep giving your two cents.

Passing is being discussed.

Some people know the rule.

Some people don't.

Some people don't ride a lot of tracks with different organizers so are curious to hear other's points of views.

I'm not sure which one you are, but if you have nothing really to add then what's the point?
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Yet you keep giving your two cents.

Passing is being discussed.

Some people know the rule.

Some people don't.

Some people don't ride a lot of tracks with different organizers so are curious to hear other's points of views.

I'm not sure which one you are, but if you have nothing really to add then what's the point?
Actually, I haven't given my two cents.

I have asked for clarification. Twice.
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Old 07-26-2010, 06:13 PM   #10
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dont be a dick and stuff someone in the corners, follow the line, and pass where allowed. If some is all over the track and you cant pass, pull into the pits, come to a complete stop and get back out, that should give the control riders enough time to get the guy in shape and pass when you catch up
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