GTstangB.F.D.M.

what does it mean when it says deep on the window of cars at the track?..

can freakin figure it out..

someone please enlighten my brain dead *** [:@]

Vista_Blue_GT

it means when the car stages it nudges up a little bit so the pre stage light goes off...

GTstangB.F.D.M.

why?.. just to get that little edge?!

cavediver

+1

A deep stage will usually give you a better reaction time but a slower ET (less of a roll before you cross the start beam). A shallow stage, which is when you just barely light the second bulb and don't roll in any further, will usually give you a slower reaction time but a quicker ET (more of a roll before you cross the start beam).

GTstangB.F.D.M.

ahh.. i see.. well thanks for all the info guys!

grampa_stang

Deep staging will typically get you a quicker reaction time but slower ET.
Deep staging will start the clock quicker because you rolled up closer to the stage beam
(taking away the rollout).

If you were to stage normally, youhave about 6-8 inches "rollout" before your tires trigger the clock/beam.
Kind of like a running start.

GTstangB.F.D.M.

so if you were focusing on getting as super low RT.. then deep is the way to go.. other wise.. GTFO? lol

i am just tryin to figure out why i saw it on a 92 chevy pickup with flowmasters and a broken tailgate.. (did i mention the rust, and lack of modded motor?)

mlcrycc

I'll ask, since it's been a gazillion years since I did any track time......Why do they write it on the window???


Mike

GTstangB.F.D.M.

im guessing so that the tower can see it and then keep on with the staggin and not throw a red?..


am i right?

grampa_stang

It's to let the track official know you're going to deep stage so he won't start the tree until you've
completed the deep stage. Maybe they'll hold the tree, maybe they won't. So if you're going to
deep stage, get up there 1st.