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Bracket Racing
Bracket racing is a sport that far too many people are afraid to get
into.
People are often afraid to participate, because they don't understand
what makes this type of racing fair for all race entrants.
In a bracket
race, it doesn't matter what type of vehicle you drive, or even how fast
it goes. This is probably the only type of motor sport that is truly
fair.
This fairness is
accomplished using a handicapped starting system that
allows each racer to choose his or her own handicap. Just beyond the
starting line, there is a set of lights called the "Christmas Tree."
This set of
lights is what tells each racer when to begin the race. When the green
light comes on, the race has begun. Before each race, each racer "dials
in"
their vehicle's Elapsed Time (the time it takes the vehicle to travel
1/4 mile)
on their own window. This allows the race track officials to handicap
the
start of the race. The green light will come on in the slower car's lane
first,
allowing that competitor a head start. The head start given is exactly
the
difference between the two vehicle's elapsed times. If either competitor
leaves the starting line before the green light comes on, it is an
automatic
disqualification and a loss.
Your reaction
time is measured from when the light turns green
until your
vehicle leaves the starting line.
The race is won by whoever crosses the finish line first. To keep
things fair, if a racer runs an elapsed time quicker than their "dial
in" time,
they automatically lose the race. This is called a "Breakout." Each
competitor needs to rely on their own skills to have a better Reaction
time
than the other driver, and be careful not to breakout at the finish line
Practice makes perfect in bracket racing, and it only costs a few bucks
at your local track to give it a try.
Visit
www.pueblomotorsportspark.com for a
schedule
of events in the southern Colorado
area.
We'll see you there!!
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