Thread: Should the ALMS rules be changed to penalize wrecking others on purpose?see Magnussen at Laguna Seca

Quote, originally posted by msweeney » Apparently not a discussion? I apologize for bringing a racing driver's analysis of the situation into your lecture... I'll refrain from now on. Mike Was that intentionally smarmy? I don't have any issues having a real discussion (devoid of blind driver/team/car fan based posts). But I definitely question your on track driving ethics based on you previous post. Hopefully...

chois, I didnt mean to say your opinion didnt matter, poor choice of words maybe, but what I'm getting at is that you're seeing a very small portion of the overall picture. I also didnt mean to imply I'm some important insider and I know all personally and any of that, I'm not going to be invited to Jan's next birthday party or anything like that, my point there was to say that I SEE much more that is behind the...

Quote, originally posted by .:RDriver » Not trying to start arguments, but I question how you've "followed it" if you think this is the norm or that they handle things poorly. Like I said, when you've actually been around what is going on, know the drivers, know the officials and see ALL the penalties levied any given weekend, not just the one or two that Speed might cover, then you can have a valid opinion. And...

and it was an exciting last few laps too

There's a difference between agressive driving and overly agressive driving. Agressive driving what what Allan McNish and the other good professional drivers do. Allan sure as hell is agressive, but does he make contact with anyone? Rarely if ever, and it never does any damage-he goes to limit, and minds it, even if IMSA occasionally has to remind him that where he was is where the limit is, though that's rare. Agressive but fair...

Quote, originally posted by BRealistic » "However, IMO both Jamie Melo (Sebring '08) & Jan intentionally hit the Jorg in the last corner of a race to slow his exit speed. Can we leave that in NASCAR too? That was a cheap move...the kids at the karting track have more class than that. Period." Ok, let me try and follow your logic (re: this last race). The Porsche is the better handling vehicle, but the Corvette was...

Quote, originally posted by BRealistic » Jan taping Joerg's car on bumper= Joerg's fault. Jan's spin= Joerg's fault. But whatever. As you said- we are going round and round. At least I watched without previous driver/team/car bias. But oh oh, your bias is showing. Modified by BRealistic at 2:06 PM 10/15/2009 The geek that I am, I've reviewed the last couple of laps a few times. The more I see, the more I...

Quote, originally posted by EauRouge_1 » If this was the first time Bergmeister was roughed up on the last corner of a race, I would agree with you. However, IMO both Jamie Melo (Sebring '08) & Jan intentionally hit the Jorg in the last corner of a race to slow his exit speed. Can we leave that in NASCAR too? That was a cheap move...the kids at the karting track have more class than that. Period. Jorg took the high road at...

Quote, originally posted by .:RDriver » I guess we'll never know cause its Jorg on the ALMS website. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/wink.gif" BORDER="0"> Well, Jorg with the funny dots over it anyway. Well we both know you should never listen to those ALMS guys.....

Should the ALMS rules be changed to penalize wrecking others on purpose?see Magnussen at Laguna Seca. NO. Magnussen took himself out. Drivers are allowed to make "a" defensive move. Being involved with IMSA the last 3 years there are some inconsistencies in the use of rules however. The bumping does draw in greater fan appeal and ALMS needs all it can get. Joerg made his one defencive rules legal move to protect his position and...