PCA Drivers Ed day
11-27-2012 | 11:08 PM
#17
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From: Bend, OR
Usually DE's require a tech inspection-sometimes available at the track, but often local Porsche-centric shops with PCA ties do it for free, and save you from having to wait in line at the track, and possibly miss a driver's meeting. There is usually a checklist/sign off sheet that the inspector and you sign off on. Make sure you know what is required.
11-27-2012 | 11:33 PM
#18
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Joined: Nov 2011
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Usually DE's require a tech inspection-sometimes available at the track, but often local Porsche-centric shops with PCA ties do it for free, and save you from having to wait in line at the track, and possibly miss a driver's meeting. There is usually a checklist/sign off sheet that the inspector and you sign off on. Make sure you know what is required.
11-28-2012 | 12:02 AM
#19
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: The Aloha State
Drink lots of water and some gatorade
go for a ride with an instructor during one of your off sessions *any instructor - doesnt have to be yours
your head will be plenty full - spend time to decompress after driving - and re-hydrate
relax
have a hell of a good time
dont be hard on yourself - it's not something that you will be naturally good at, it takes time - seat time....and screwing up....to be good
drive within YOUR limits - there are no prizes, no rewards for fastest
you wont be the fastest
dont worry if you are the slowest
NO ONE and I mean NO ONE will give you a hard tome for being slow, dont do it to yourself
make small speed increments - do not "suddenly" drive much faster
practice being very smooth - everyday
practice looking ahead - everyday
think smooth, think relaxed
dont change the car - it can do way more then you can imagine an having street tires is a benefit when new (they wont allow you to get to deeply over your head)
have fun
talk to other drivers
drive very slowly home
no alcohol for 2 days prior
this may turn out not to be "your thing" - its OK - some people get "hooked" some people think, this is OK, maybe once a year would be nice and some people never go back - all are OK, there is no pressure to perform and no expectations. t is supposed to be fun
it's fun
very very fun
remember - you want to drive the car tomorrow too...which means leave a little on the table.
dont push anyone
dont allow anyone to push you
have fun
hydrate
repeat
go for a ride with an instructor during one of your off sessions *any instructor - doesnt have to be yours
your head will be plenty full - spend time to decompress after driving - and re-hydrate
relax
have a hell of a good time
dont be hard on yourself - it's not something that you will be naturally good at, it takes time - seat time....and screwing up....to be good
drive within YOUR limits - there are no prizes, no rewards for fastest
you wont be the fastest
dont worry if you are the slowest
NO ONE and I mean NO ONE will give you a hard tome for being slow, dont do it to yourself
make small speed increments - do not "suddenly" drive much faster
practice being very smooth - everyday
practice looking ahead - everyday
think smooth, think relaxed
dont change the car - it can do way more then you can imagine an having street tires is a benefit when new (they wont allow you to get to deeply over your head)
have fun
talk to other drivers
drive very slowly home
no alcohol for 2 days prior
this may turn out not to be "your thing" - its OK - some people get "hooked" some people think, this is OK, maybe once a year would be nice and some people never go back - all are OK, there is no pressure to perform and no expectations. t is supposed to be fun
it's fun
very very fun
remember - you want to drive the car tomorrow too...which means leave a little on the table.
dont push anyone
dont allow anyone to push you
have fun
hydrate
repeat
