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fwiw in at least in scca club racing blocking is a racing offense. you’re given one lane change, moving back and you will just get black flagged.

• Melting_Harps 4y ago
  Ok, so someone who never spent much time on a track and is quoting the SCCA rule book to make it sound otherwise hasn't realized that a blockpass is a common tactic in all categories of racing, both on 2 and 4 wheels be it at the GT or GP level. So let me show you what it is and how common a tactic it is to ensure an overtake sticks [0]. Here is a breakdown of the anatomy of what a blockpass is and how it's used to hold the racing line: Racer Training Technique #1. Block Pass A. get close to rider in front B. brake same time or after rider in front C. remove some brake pressure to get side by side D. hold position side by side while continuing to brake evenly with other ride. (don't pass in-front.. as it opens up a possible re-pass if you run wide) E. enter corner holding the inside line ftw! It is a legitimate overtaking technique. This video on the 'art of passing' is also worth watching to see what I had described earlier [1], at 0.55 you see what a blockpass looks like on track and that is what forces a driver wide off the racing line and makes him loss time by going wide, which is an entirely legitimate racing technique. Kelvin describes it rather well and shows how you can execute it best and still drive cleanly. PS: I used to drive when I was younger but I also marshaled and did scrutineering at Time Attacks, and Open lap track days be it with SCCA sanctioned events or otherwise when I got older and sustained too many injuries and got slower. There is a saying amongst the experienced veterans: Racing is a full contact sport, and rubbing is racing. 0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ZqBhEbaYo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ZqBhEbaYo 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVyKys3T9Rw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVyKys3T9Rw
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