A considerable amount of time has been spent reviewing the start of the ILMS GT race at Autobahn. Here are the results of that investigation.

The incident in question occurred between Richard Hylands(10th qualifier), Terry Mcneil(7th qualifier) and Robert Harrison(6th qualifier) in Turn 1 of Lap 1.

Richard Hylands was in violation of Champion Motorsports rule 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, regarding Race Starts and the designated "Orange Zone". He will recieve a penalty of six points removed from his ILMS GT Championship points total and is reminded that other drivers may not always react quickly to his changing of lanes or brake lights and that GT1 cars have far less braking power than GT2's. Leniency has been accorded to Richard, as we do believe that the actions of Terry Mcneil contributed to the the severity of the accident.

Terry Mcneil recieves a warning, that he must be aware that at the beginning of each race, tires and brakes are cold and will not perform as they would just a few corners beyond the start. Terry is also reminded that GT2 cars brake far more quickly than GT1's and that he be prepared for such.


Further, regarding the start of the race.

Jerry Hamilton recieves a warning that he needs to be prepared to move quickly off the start in order that the cars behind can get away safely.

All competitors are reminded of the rules regarding race starts.

2. Race Starts

2.1 The start of every race can be the point where accidents can be the most damaging both for our competitors and our race series. An accident early on can put an end to the race for a large portion of the field. Champion Motorsports expects that everyone take care not to be over aggressive on race starts or for the first laps of any event. Remember that these races are long and it is far more important to keep your cars in one piece than to pass a few competitors in the early going.

2.2 In order to place a some control over the possibility of first lap incidents we will consider the area between the “Start Line”, including the entire real grid, until the exit of turn one to be "The Orange Zone” where passing is to be conducted with extreme care during the first lap of any race. Should an incident occur because a driver chooses to pass in this “Orange Zone” the driver making the pass will be held responsible for the incident. Attempting to pass cars more than one row ahead is not only risky, but you should also ask yourself if you really should be there in the first place. The drivers in front of you were faster after all. All race starts will be reviewed by Race Stewards following the event and penalties will be issued to drivers who are considered to be at fault. Please note that a driver can cause an accident without making contact with another car.

Now this is not directly meant for any one person, but all of us:





EVERONE PLEASE, WHEN WAITING ON THE GRID


BE PREPARED TO GO AT THE GREEN!!!!!!!!