Return-Path: Received: from [65.33.163.227] (account marv@lancaironline.net) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro WebUser 4.3c3) with HTTP id 801439 for lml@lancaironline.net; Thu, 17 Mar 2005 21:31:32 -0500 From: "Marvin Kaye" Subject: Re: [LML] Superchargers To: lml X-Mailer: CommuniGate Pro WebUser Interface v.4.3c3 Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 21:31:32 -0500 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: <2694930.1111098424893.JavaMail.root@thecount.psp.pas.earthlink.net> References: <2694930.1111098424893.JavaMail.root@thecount.psp.pas.earthlink.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format="flowed" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Posted for Skip Slater : Guys, Anyone who witnessed that race KNOWS how close it was, and it was nowhere near a 1.99 second interval between first and second. In addition to what I personally saw, I've seen photos of the finish that completely validate Rick's claim of 5' between the noses of the first and second place Legacys at the finish. Perhaps he still has one he can post to put this dead horse to rest. Skip Slater [Is it not possible for there to be a "photo finish" (like this one) and still have a 2 second spread between the two racers? While I haven't had the good fortune to attend Reno, I could see this happening quite easily. Ie, the elapsed time for each aircraft is based on when they pass through both the start and finish gates, correct? If that is the case, then it is possible that both aircraft passed through the start gate with the 2 second spread at the front of the race, while still allowing them to hit the finish line at nearly the same time. This would explain the dichotomy we seem to have about this particular result. At least that's my 2c... just a thought. If I'm way off base, please set me straight. ]