Average-speed table
Table giving, for a prescribed average speed, the target time for each distance – an aid in regularity stages.
An average-speed table is an aid for regularity stages. For a particular prescribed average speed – the regularity average – it gives which target time belongs to which distance. Instead of having to calculate continuously while driving, the co-driver can read off the table where the car should be at a given time, or which time is ideal at a given point.
Average-speed tables are prepared for the averages actually driven, often in minute or second steps and in fine distance increments. They are a classic tool of precise regularity rallying and complement the tripmeter and stopwatch. By keeping the average cleanly, the crew uses the table to hit the target time exactly.
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Prescribed time
Time set by the organiser within which a section or task must be completed – closely related to the target time (Sollzeit).
Time card
Control card issued by the organiser on which arrival and passage times are recorded or stamped at the controls.
Start number
Number allocated to each team, displayed on the car and determining the start order; cars start individually at fixed intervals.