Taste of remote controlled speed restriction (Karting)

Taste of remote controlled speed restriction (Karting)

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V6todayEVmanana

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767 posts

145 months

Wednesday 14th October 2020
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Had a fun karting session in Hassocks and in the briefing a "virtual pacecar" was mentioned.

It meant that cars could have their speed limited remotely. eg When yellow flags out.

Also was able to penalise drivers who broke the over take on yellow flags rule which meant the rules were followed well.

Made me think of a future where our daily cars are "disabled" like that.

Just wanted to share that tongue out

V6todayEVmanana

Original Poster:

767 posts

145 months

Thursday 15th October 2020
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I was impressed with it, would have been better if it threw up an LED on the steering wheel as I was always on the throttle so not to miss the race speed reactivation.

Improved the rule obedience, I was overtaken on a yellow and then the culprit's engine power reduced and I whizzed by. Next time the yellow flags were out the same driver followed the rules.

Good way to stop the crazy drivers near the end of the session in a safe manner. Those ignoring even the black flags.