Knowing What It Is A Pit In MotoGP And Its Function For Racers

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YOGYAKARTA - In MotoGP racing there are areas that cannot be entered or crossed by just anyone. One of them is the Pit area, where there is a Pit lane, Pit Box. In addition, there is also a term Pit board. So what is a Pit in MotoGP racing and its uses?

In the MotoGP circuit, there are many areas or points of place with their respective functions or uses. Every racer, official team, and organizer will definitely understand the usefulness of each place on the circuit. Likewise with what Pit is and its function.

In organizing the MotoGP racing event, there are several terms Pit, namely Pit Box, Pit Lane, Pit Board. Each Pit plays an important role in the needs of MotoGp racers and each has a different function.

Before recognizing the Pit Box, you should first know what the paddock is. The paddock is a special area that is the parking space for racing motorbike trucks, car support areas, to all the needs of the racing team. Inside the paddock there is a box room or Pit Box which is a temporary garage and access to Pit Lane.

Pit Boxes only contain racing motorbikes, racers, mechanics, and a number of parts for racing motorbikes. For complete or large spare parts, they are usually placed in the Pit Area behind the Pit Box.

Pit Box is the most privacy area for a racing team, so it should not be accessed by just anyone. Because inside this Pit Box is like a place to store the secrets of each racing team in preparing their combat weapons to win races. Usually Pit Boxes will be closed when there is an assembly or modification of motorcycle parts and drafting a racing strategy.

Pit Lane is the area that is right in front of the Pit Box. This area is a route out and enters the racer from Pit Box to the race track. Usually this area will be very busy when the race starts soon. This area is usually filled by Pit Crew who prepares racing motorbikes, to media journalists covering the race.

When heading for the race track, the riders are not allowed to pass Pit Lane by speeding or fast. The speed at Pit Lane is limited to a maximum of 60 km/hour. The rule is called Pit Limiter. If there are riders who violate it, they will get a long lap penalty, which racers must travel the farthest distance on the track.

Pit Board is a Pit board that is used to provide information to racers who are competing on the circuit. Usually on the outside of the track in the MotoGP event there will be a team crew that lifts the Pit Board. This panelboard is stretched when the racer will cross where he stands.

Pit Board serves to provide information to racers about the course of racing, such as the position of racers, orders to enter the garage, remaining rounds, changing strategies, distance from closest racers, and so on.

Pit Board is not only used on track during the race, but also used during training sessions. Information in Pit Board during training or qualifying usually contains the best time records, remaining training times, racer positions, and so on. In addition, the Pit Board is also used to deliver notifications if racers get penalties and show special messages that are not technical.

Demikianlah review apa itu Pit dalam balap MotoGP. Selain beberapa term di atas, terdapat juga Pit Crew yaitu orang-orang yang berhubungan dengan tim dan pemeran dalam MotoGP, seperti mechanikan hingga manajer tim.

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