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Old 02-06-2019, 03:33 AM
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Hi all, since I’m doing ED for my 3rs on Apr 30, I’m looking at doing the Scuderia-s7 track days on May 2-3 and wondering if anyone has experience with them. This will be my only chance of driving the ring in my car. I really do not want to crack up and wreck my new car so figuring this is safest and come close to 60-70% of its potential. I have no experience at ring and just recently did the PTX performance class at Barber. It was a blast and only regret that I don’t have time to take masters class before the Euro trip, but definitely going after I get back.
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Note that 1 of May is a whole day of touristdriving :-) .

I'll be there - if you want to meet just PM me.
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Old 02-06-2019, 11:12 AM
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I’ll try, I’m picking up my car April 30 and plan on driving 1k km on May 1 to break in before track days.
Is it tourist day over the weekend? I could do that for sure.
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Old 02-06-2019, 11:15 AM
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On Saturday there is an RCN race so the track is open for TF in the evening.
Sunday is open all day.
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Old 02-06-2019, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Vadaredevil
so who was the better driver among you 3, Grantg, kobalt or trakcar during s7 many moons ago? Who is the better driver now?
🤨😉😎
I can't speak for the other two, but I will proudly claim last place - those guys are quick

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Sorry, I misspoke, not signed up for S7, but Hanseat instead May 26-29.
Never broke 8min BTG, so I have a lot to go....
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Is there any repair garages at the Ring that is open 24hrs. Wondering if I should change oil before track days?
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Originally Posted by Nizer
That's too slow.
I need a fast lap, narrated with corner names. Anyone have suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Vadaredevil
Is there any repair garages at the Ring that is open 24hrs. Wondering if I should change oil before track days?
I might know someone that can help you.
I'll send you a pm later.
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
That's too slow.
I need a fast lap, narrated with corner names. Anyone have suggestions?
I like this video:

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Originally Posted by GrantG
I can't speak for the other two, but I will proudly claim last place - those guys are quick
I'm probably fastest but I'm pretty sure Peter and Grant are better drivers.
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Fastest ever Ring Lap - 7 seconds....
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Now you really got me worried.
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Originally Posted by GrantG
True, but you'll still be shocked when you do the real thing
iRacing with VR will give you the elevation change. Amazingly close
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Originally Posted by Kobalt
i like video, wow could maybe go 70% of their speed max. Definitely *** get tight feet get cold moments....🥴
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Originally Posted by Petevb
"Driving" it on an X-box or similar beforehand helps significantly.
I have to respectfully disagree, while it might provide some idea of the line, but none of the "physics" of driving it, and lulls people into thinking they can pull sub 8's in reality!

as I recall RSR Nurburg asks its drivers if they have learned it on a game and require them to start off with an instructor lap...
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