5 minute rule. - Drifting forum

**SteveDunn** · 04-06-2007, 11:40

Yesterday there was a few times when the track was empty, as people had to change wheels etc.

How about the guys that didn't make it through to the competition/top 8 etc are set up at the start line with the comp guys, so that if a 5 minute rule is enforced, they can entertain the crowd with some skids infront of the crowds/some showboating? Would keep the entertainment factor up, and also help them justify paying the cash to enter imo.

Just a suggestion

Steve

suprmek1 · 04-06-2007, 11:50

I was thinking thw same go for it

Flipfoot · 04-06-2007, 11:52

Also, instead of getting the stewards to clear the oil spils, why cant we get some of the drivers out to do some do-nuts/burnouts ala D1?

hashiriya · 04-06-2007, 11:54

although it's an idea which would keep th etrack in use and also keep the crowds entertained, i think it's dangerous that people could lose track of the competition and get confused.

Personally I quite like the tension element of "will s/he make it back to the start line in time?"

what would be really nice is to be able to see whats going on at the startline through a giant screen or something like they do in D1GP Japan. Thats gives everybody a visual representation of whats happening and people wouldn't be put off by the lack of track activity

suprmek1 · 04-06-2007, 12:06

a screan would be better but its very expensive to do isnt it?? who knows in the future

Dubstar · 04-06-2007, 12:12

doesn't silverstone have a screen in that section already ? or is it only there for the gp etc...

LiGhTnInG · 04-06-2007, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

doesn't silverstone have a screen in that section already ? or is it only there for the gp etc...

D1 exhibition in 2005 they used the screens, you could see the action on the big screen, and there was a feed through to the widescreen TV's in the VIP suites, so we could duck inside and see the replays on the TV's!!!

**SteveC200** · 04-06-2007, 17:08

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Originally Posted by hashiriya

what would be really nice is to be able to see whats going on at the startline through a giant screen or something like they do in D1GP Japan. Thats gives everybody a visual representation of whats happening and people wouldn't be put off by the lack of track activity

That would be ideal.

As a spectator for the final 8 the 5 minutes can be a tad dull, even with Maz's drunken ramblings.

But as a driver in the bottom 8 I wouldnt want to do Steves donut idea as it would mean sitting at the start line, not being able to see anything, just on the offchance that I might get to do some circly skids. I'd rather be watching the top 8 do their thing.

superclarkey · 04-06-2007, 17:40

they should just play porn on big tv screenss.....

backwardsthruahedge · 04-06-2007, 17:44

topless dancing girls?

lol just a thought

Jord · 04-06-2007, 18:03

Stick Bon Bon on the giant screen and make him improvise for 5 minutes, that'd be plenty entertaining. It'd be funny just to count how many times he said amaaaaaaaaaaaazing.

driftnut · 04-06-2007, 18:08

I know it would be more costly but i'd be voting for the screen's to see whats going on at the startline

Username · 04-06-2007, 21:25

screen for me
Perhaps give the top 8 air horns (the hand held type) for the presentation at the start

G-Man · 05-06-2007, 12:30

i like the topless dancing idea....
And maybe we could put THAT on the big screen with bonbon improvising over the top...everyones a winner!

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SteveDunn I can't see... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ashford Posts: 4,471	5 minute rule. Yesterday there was a few times when the track was empty, as people had to change wheels etc. How about the guys that didn't make it through to the competition/top 8 etc are set up at the start line with the comp guys, so that if a 5 minute rule is enforced, they can entertain the crowd with some skids infront of the crowds/some showboating? Would keep the entertainment factor up, and also help them justify paying the cash to enter imo. Just a suggestion Steve

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04-06-2007, 11:50	#2 (permalink)
suprmek1 Dori Mechanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Torquay Posts: 1,281	I was thinking thw same go for it

04-06-2007, 11:52	#3 (permalink)
Flipfoot Team S.E.C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South East England Posts: 1,424	Also, instead of getting the stewards to clear the oil spils, why cant we get some of the drivers out to do some do-nuts/burnouts ala D1?

04-06-2007, 11:54	#4 (permalink)
hashiriya EDC実況 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk Posts: 2,477	although it's an idea which would keep th etrack in use and also keep the crowds entertained, i think it's dangerous that people could lose track of the competition and get confused. Personally I quite like the tension element of "will s/he make it back to the start line in time?" what would be really nice is to be able to see whats going on at the startline through a giant screen or something like they do in D1GP Japan. Thats gives everybody a visual representation of whats happening and people wouldn't be put off by the lack of track activity

04-06-2007, 12:06	#5 (permalink)
suprmek1 Dori Mechanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Torquay Posts: 1,281	a screan would be better but its very expensive to do isnt it?? who knows in the future

04-06-2007, 12:12	#6 (permalink)
Dubstar dubstar.uk.com Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 861	doesn't silverstone have a screen in that section already ? or is it only there for the gp etc...

04-06-2007, 17:40	#9 (permalink)
superclarkey ______________ Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,249	they should just play porn on big tv screenss.....

04-06-2007, 17:44	#10 (permalink)
backwardsthruahedge doughnutter Join Date: May 2005 Location: kent Posts: 44	topless dancing girls? lol just a thought

04-06-2007, 18:03	#11 (permalink)
Jord Origin x Skay Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 8,388	Stick Bon Bon on the giant screen and make him improvise for 5 minutes, that'd be plenty entertaining. It'd be funny just to count how many times he said amaaaaaaaaaaaazing.

04-06-2007, 18:08	#12 (permalink)
driftnut touge runner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: wiltshire Posts: 239	I know it would be more costly but i'd be voting for the screen's to see whats going on at the startline

04-06-2007, 21:25	#13 (permalink)
Username Hates YOU Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 850	screen for me Perhaps give the top 8 air horns (the hand held type) for the presentation at the start

05-06-2007, 12:30	#14 (permalink)
G-Man i do skids Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Grantham Posts: 1,562	i like the topless dancing idea.... And maybe we could put THAT on the big screen with bonbon improvising over the top...everyones a winner!