NickHolt Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 A fully operational Raceceiver (or its equivalent) is mandatory at all Lone Star Legacy events in 2015. No two-way radio communication devices are permitted during sanctioned events. The Lone Star Legacy race director and/or host track race officials are the only people allowed to communicate with drivers while on the track. Last season the race director had significant issues communicating with the drivers during races for various reasons. This year if a driver is unable to follow directions from the race director while on track, that car may be black flagged. Yes, I know, batteries can wear out and ear plugs can come undone, but that should be all the more reason for each team to make sure everything is in good working order prior to entering the track. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.j.&s.racing Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I think that's bs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Yep, some folks don't care for this rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Rules are rules. They arent their for us to like, just follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen1racinh Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I would vote for radios. I think it would be much safer for all the new rookies that will be running to have a spotter. With only six cars it's not that bad but once you get 12 to 15 cars it can get crowded and a spotter could be beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Radios have the +/- factor, you mentioned the plus but the minus is it could lead to blocking and poor racing habits. Not saying it would happen, just that it could. I like the theory of RaceCeivers personally but of course there's never a perfect system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 James and I understand that there are pros and cons regarding spotters using two-way radios. I'm sure James - and other clean-driving, competent drivers - would rather have a spotter on the other end of a two-way radio than not. I am very well aware that two-way radios can alert a driver to danger ahead. But, quite frankly, at times in the not too distant history of this series, two-way radios were used in very negative ways. Folks on scanners (including me) were shocked at the dangerously-aggressive directions being given to drivers by a few parents and a crew chief or two. Over a three-race period just a few years ago, I overheard instructions to take out another driver, to brake check a rival and to ignore the move-over flag. Stuff like that is not conducive to clean racing. You might recall that the Legacys couldn't go two laps without deliberately crashing each other and the next year the class was not asked to participate at CTS. I am looking at perhaps using a designated Lone Star Legacy spotter in addition to the race director who will be able to communicate with drivers regarding potential danger on the track. That may help a little. As we attempt to breath life back into the Legacy Series, we are aware that not everyone will agree with all our decisions. James and I have about 90 years of combined racing experience in all aspects of stock car racing, and are still learning the ropes; Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 James and I understand that there are pros and cons regarding spotters using two-way radios. I'm sure James - and other clean-driving, competent drivers - would rather have a spotter on the other end of a two-way radio than not. I am very well aware that two-way radios can alert a driver to danger ahead. But, quite frankly, at times in the not too distant history of this series, two-way radios were used in very negative ways. Folks on scanners (including me) were shocked at the dangerously-aggressive directions being given to drivers by a few parents and a crew chief or two. Over a three-race period just a few years ago, I overheard instructions to take out another driver, to brake check a rival and to ignore the move-over flag. Stuff like that is not conducive to clean racing. You might recall that the Legacys couldn't go two laps without deliberately crashing each other and the next year the class was not asked to participate at CTS. I am looking at perhaps using a designated Lone Star Legacy spotter in addition to the race director who will be able to communicate with drivers regarding potential danger on the track. That may help a little. As we attempt to breath life back into the Legacy Series, we are aware that not everyone will agree with all our decisions. James and I have about 90 years of combined racing experience in all aspects of stock car racing, and are still learning the ropes; Nick nick i could not agree with you more ..we are not racing 200 mph ..i have never used radio,s to teach my son or any driver while out on the track anything .i wait till they get in and we go from there ..would i somtimes love a two way hell yes .but really practice is a great time for radios .racing in the classes we do and the short tracks we have at the speed we race .radios are not really needed imo ..and i have just like nick heard drivers getting instructions on the good the bad and the ugly and most were not good .plus i want my driver to sharpen their skills and learn what it takes with out me in their ear ..my son and i talk everytime after a race .either bout the car or his choice of movements on the track .we both learn from each other better that way .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Those looking for one I had mine shipped to my door in about a week with holster, battery and eat buds right at $100. PM and I'll be happy to send the info to you if they have any left at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Just a reminder that raceceivers (or it's equivalent) is required by Central Texas Speedway and Lone Star Legacy series. Please be aware that you must be able to hear and understand directions from the race director and the assistant race director in order to be part of a Legacy race. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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