Speed trap/gear , at Indy?

[Protech Racing]

Does anyone know where the speed was taken at the Indy Runoffs? After trying to find the results .. I see about 117 for HP . Seems a little low . Please enlighten me. Thanks a lot ,MM

 

[David Dewhurst]

https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_files ... 1506640950

Dan Meller in the Datsun 210 had three in a row at 117 and followed with a 116 in qualifying. A couple others had a single 117. Trap end seems to be before lift for T1.

 

[JessePrather]

Yes it's right before the brake zone in turn 1. I believe most FP guys run the same gearing as Mid Ohio. Not sure on HP.

 

[VWRalf]

Trainer did a 121.8, Isley did 121.5 and Schaafsma did 120.3.
Race results: https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_files ... 1506897814
Edit: Vesa did a 122

 

[David Dewhurst]

Shame on me for not looking at race times.

 

[Protech Racing]

Thanks. It looks like between gears for my VW . I have either a 118 or 128mph. I'll juggle tire size a little maybe.

The results are so hard to find on the SCCA site. Much easier to google them .

 

[Sam Moore]

Just my thought, but getting there is more important than absolute top speed.

 

[jwr914]

When I set up timing for the Greenpower race the trap on the front straight was right at the "H" in the grandstands looking at their facility map.

Skibbe may use another loop, but I think that is the one in the best place to get us going clockwise.

James