Im a big fan of F1 racing and last weekend while watching the Bahrain Grand Prix,a thought just burst that people are like race cars too,they also need pit stop.But first what is a pit stop?Pit atop is where the racing vehicle stops usually forrfuelling, change tires,mechanical adjustments,damage parts alterations and in some other races change drivers. Teams usually plan for each of their cars to pit following a planned schedule, the number of stops determined by the fuel capacity of the car, tire lifespan, and tradeoff of time lost in the pits versus how much time may be gained on the race track through the benefits of pit stops. Choosing the optimum pit strategy of how many stops to make and when to make them is crucial in having a successful race. It is also important for teams to take competitors' strategies into account when planning pit stops, to avoid being "held up" behind other cars and unable to overtake them. An unscheduled or extended stop, such as for a repair, can be very costly for a driver's chance of success, because while the car is stopped for service, cars remaining on the track can rapidly gain distance on the stopped car.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Ultimate Pitstop
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