Originally posted by MK84+Sep 11 2004, 02:21 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (MK84 @ Sep 11 2004, 02:21 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by tkk@Sep 10 2004, 11:16 PM
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@Sep 10 2004, 03:09 PM
Difference of 0.07 sec is ET (Elapsed Time). The Cefiro launched faster than the RX7 (might be half a second faster), that's why he reached the finishing line first. RX7 takes shorter time to cover 1/4 mile (0.07sec faster), and if qualification is judged on ET, RX7 qualifies. If judged on ET+RT (reaction time), Cefiro qualifies.
hi,
how come the cefiro reached the finishing line first n he will get 0.07 behind rx7???
i was in the pit. n all my friend saw the cefiro is infront? but the time is totally disapointed us...
anyway have you see who is leading on the finishing on 400 meter for cefiro n rx7?
i think have to wait until nov to see the result hehehe..
Aiyo... still don't understand ar.. The timing is what counts, specifically the ET. Doesn't matter who reach the finish line first, this is not a knockout or bracket racing. [/b][/quote]
As for the Cefiro/Rx7 case, the crucial info is which car left the starting line first. If Cefiro left first, then even though Cefiro crossed the finish line earlier than Rx7, Cefiro's ET as recorded on the time tracking system at Sepang would still make sense because on the balance of probability, one can argue that Rx7 could be taking his time to launch (which is not the requirment under the rules) but as soon as the sensor is triggered by Rx7 at the start line, time will run until the next trigger on a second sensor at the finish line by the same Rx7.
Suspect will arise IF Rx7 left the start line earlier but crossed the fnish line later than Cefiro and RX7's ET in this scenario could not possibly be better than Cefiro's ET if Cefiro crossed the finish line first. It is like Cefiro let the Rx7 go first and then before Rx7 could reach the finish line, Cefiro already crossed the finish line at the other end of the strip. Logically in this scenario, it is "obvious" that Cefiro should be the faster car than Rx7.
So, who launched out of the box first/earlier?
In the interest of spectators/viewers, the ideal method of determining which car is the winner is for both cars to launch at the same time. If you take your own sweet time to launch, you will definitely be at a disadvantage in ET under this method. This method obviously introduces reaction time for the drivers. If the driver were under the influence of drug/alcohol or distracted or not focusing at the start line, he wil be at a big disadvantage. :D