Another successful standing start for Champ Car

The Champ Car drivers executed another perfect standing start in Cleveland Sunday and for the first time in as long as we can remember there was not an accident in the first turn, which is exactly what standing starts were meant to improve. Because all the cars start together there is not as much of an accordion effect when they brake for the first turn. In addition, the cars enter the first corner about 50 MPH slower which enables the drivers to judge their braking better and not overshoot the corner on cold tires and crash.

The fans were on their feet cheering so Champ Car's customers were quite happy with this new start procedure.