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Formula -1
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As Formula 1 except:
Drivers sit facing to the rear. They use an oversized 'front-view' mirror to see what's ahead. Drive-by-wire ensures that steering-wheel-left actually causes a left turn, etcetera.
Let counter-intuitive racing commence!
Advantages:
1) Drivers can easily see who's coming
up fast behind them.
2) Makes the sport more challenging.
3) Facing to the rear might be safer in the event of a crash.
Disadvantages:
1) Would get a lot more chances to find out if (Adv3) above is actually true.
For [csea]
In-reverse_20trailer_20racing
[jtp, Feb 09 2008]
[link]
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Is the steering wheel still in front, such that they must steer behind their backs? |
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If the mirror is big enough to allow you a good view of the front, doesn't it obscure your view of the back? |
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globaltourniquet, no, you're thinking of Formula Contortion. |
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MisterQED, to some degree yes, it would have to. However it would be offset slightly so you could still get a good look behind you from under and/or around it. |
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No, you could have the mirror just reflective enough but still transparant (I just know there's a real-life word for that) such that it is hard to tell reflection from view. Then it would be a challenge, what with your arms behind your back steering and all. |
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How about "Formula Beer", in which all
drivers have to consume a given amount of
alcohol before climbing into regular
formula 1 cars? |
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Although I think it would be cool to see a race wherein the drivers are seated facing the usual direction, using normal cars (or trucks), with boat trailers, and have to steer backwards while keeping the boats pointed in the right direction, as if backing down a ramp to launch a trailer boat. |
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That name's too good not to use - edited - thanks csea. |
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[csea], your wish has been granted (linky). |
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What about using those spy glasses with the mirrors on them instead? This idea is so crazy that it makes F1 racing look sane. |
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boysparks (no high heals?) |
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YOU do it.
YOU do it with bumper cars & see how it all works out? |
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Not for the narcissistic. I'd spend too much time applying lipstick. |
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//Facing to the rear might be safer in the event of a crash.//
I think this only works if you don't have a couple of hundred kilos of furiously spinning machinery just behind you. |
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So basically, all future Formula -1 drivers would train as fork-lift operators. |
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Ouch, my neck hurts just thinking about it. |
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Zimmy, high heels or otherwise I would love to give this a go... and would be off at the first corner. Probably best left to the professionals. |
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