BB Wrote:
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> Topcat Wrote:
>
> > The standing rule at Gulf has long been: Take
> the
> > originally-stated post time, and add seven
> > minutes. So long as there isn't a
> > turbulent/weather issue, it's been good as gold
> > for years.
> >
> > Saves a lot of stress. Have NEVER been shut
> out
> > at Gulf, under the current administration.
>
> Never getting shut out is entirely the point, yes?
> But isn't it "add 7, add 14, add 21 etc"? Post for
> the SA 9th was 4:00. Off time was 4:48. I think
> the real problem is that you wind up running your
> races on top of races at other big tracks.
> Obviously, it's all about maximizing handle, but
> IMHO it's a big "f-you" to the customer.


But of course . . . my point was: taking note the posted post time for an upcoming race, once the previous race was completed. If they'd just run the eighth, and posted, say, a 5:06 PM post time for the ninth, there's be no cause for hurry anytime before 5:13 . . .