Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Formula One Question

[JAshburne (JAshburne]

Clyde
 
Agree with benefit of TC for road cars and the average Joe Idiot  driver who 
can't possibly manage throttle, steering, cell phone, instant  messaging and 
hot starbucks coffee all at the same time.  They need all the  help that they 
can get.
 
HOWEVER, road racing should be a test of a combination of car design  and 
driver skill.  TC definitely reduces the driver skill component and,  for me, 
means less enjoyment in watching the race.
 
Just MHO
 
John (an Above average Joe Idiot driver)
 
In a message dated 7/8/2008 8:01:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
clyderomero [at] worldnet.att.net writes:

If you  can buy it on a 4 door car it should be available on a F1 car
Its a saafety  issue
Even Moto GP bikes run it and its available on some street bikes as  well
(Ducati 1098R)

Clyde 
Enroute to CDG
------Original  Message------
From: Ken Rentiers
To: Home
Cc: The  FerrariList
Sent: Jul 8, 2008 7:43 AM
Subject: [Ferrari] Formula One  Question

OK: Somewhere around midway through the season, it occurs that  there  
has been a lot more variety in who is on the podium than in  previous  
years. True talent, and great cars, still dominate; but boy  howdy,  
there is a lot more excitement these last few races than in  the  
previous years' predominance of dull parades. People actually  pass, or  
get passed.

So question: is the removal of traction  control a good thing? Should  
this change continue? I vote  'yes'.

uncle ken







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