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Re: Driver selection

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Originally Posted by sg999 View Post
Thanks guys, this will definitely help with driver selection for next year. We'll certainly try to implement these ideas into driver selection for next year. Also, who exactly is it that has the final say on drivers? And how often do you change your drivers, as in are they different people each year or are they the same for all four years? How much time does your drive team practice after being selected?
Most points were already covered by others but I will gladly point out that our drivers have to win their spot every year through tryouts. Just because you drove one year does not make you automaticly on the team the next.

Also our drive and strategy coaches have the final say on drivers after all quantitative and qualitative testing. That way we can factor chemistry, maturity, dependability and other subjective qualities. But we have a lot of history with this and after 10-14 years you can pick out the qualities that will help you best behind the glass.
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