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Who has tracked their car?
05-25-2011, 11:26 AM
#46
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, 7/14, 7/22, 8/15, 9/9. car # will be 333 or 383, silver C2 - see avatar. see you there, it is always nice to meet with rennlisters. may be we should get a 'dedicated parking zone' as bmw folks do.
are you going there on 6/2 John? Event was sold out as we all got moved there from 4/1 cancelled event.
05-25-2011, 11:49 AM
#47
Tracked once. Novice group. Another driver and his instructor decided they were racing. He came in hot on a straight. Rather than take his car off the track, he turned inside me on a turn and bounced off my new C4.
After 2 months in the shop and 6 months of fighting his insurance company, I sold my dream car. This was a once in a lifetime purchase for me.
It can happen.
After 2 months in the shop and 6 months of fighting his insurance company, I sold my dream car. This was a once in a lifetime purchase for me.
It can happen.
If you can't afford to wreck it (have it wrecked by another driver), it should not be on the track.
05-25-2011, 01:05 PM
#48
Lots of good advice here. Buy track insurance and you're covered if that concerns you.
I've been doing DEs for over ten years and have been an instructor for most of that time. I've spun a few times but never damaged my car. While anything can happen you will find that a DE is far safer than (for example) driving up I95 south of DC on a Sunday night.
Read as much as you can (Drive to Win by Carroll Smith is recommended- but ignore the racing techniques) and learn the track layout, flags and techniques before you go. DO NOT try to impress your instructor with how fast you can go. You want them to sleep like a baby because you're smoother than silk and aware of everything around you- not because you're fast. You won't be.
The keys are vision, concentration and smoothness. A DE is not a race. Do not worry about trying to pass cars or how many cars pass you. Concentrate on those three, realize you're there to learn, drive within your limits and I promise you you'll have more fun than most other things you can do with your clothes on, you will learn to be a better driver and you will gain a great appreciation for the abilities of your car.
Beware however- when I started I got hooked. Just wish I had more time for DEs much less NASA or club racing.
I've been doing DEs for over ten years and have been an instructor for most of that time. I've spun a few times but never damaged my car. While anything can happen you will find that a DE is far safer than (for example) driving up I95 south of DC on a Sunday night.
Read as much as you can (Drive to Win by Carroll Smith is recommended- but ignore the racing techniques) and learn the track layout, flags and techniques before you go. DO NOT try to impress your instructor with how fast you can go. You want them to sleep like a baby because you're smoother than silk and aware of everything around you- not because you're fast. You won't be.
The keys are vision, concentration and smoothness. A DE is not a race. Do not worry about trying to pass cars or how many cars pass you. Concentrate on those three, realize you're there to learn, drive within your limits and I promise you you'll have more fun than most other things you can do with your clothes on, you will learn to be a better driver and you will gain a great appreciation for the abilities of your car.
Beware however- when I started I got hooked. Just wish I had more time for DEs much less NASA or club racing.
05-25-2011, 01:14 PM
#49
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n49WolccPjo
What the story w/ the first guys tail lights? They are like a strobe or is he some sort of pace car?
This is how they come out on video... they dont actually strobe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n49WolccPjo
What the story w/ the first guys tail lights? They are like a strobe or is he some sort of pace car?
05-25-2011, 01:26 PM
#50
I believe the reason that you see strobing in the video is that the LED's used are overdriven and then pulsed to obtain max brightness and visibility. (Something that can't be seen with the eye)
05-25-2011, 01:26 PM
#51
Originally Posted by ashbad66
Tracked once. Novice group. Another driver and his instructor decided they were racing. He came in hot on a straight. Rather than take his car off the track, he turned inside me on a turn and bounced off my new C4.
After 2 months in the shop and 6 months of fighting his insurance company, I sold my dream car. This was a once in a lifetime purchase for me.
It can happen.
Tracked once. Novice group. Another driver and his instructor decided they were racing. He came in hot on a straight. Rather than take his car off the track, he turned inside me on a turn and bounced off my new C4.
After 2 months in the shop and 6 months of fighting his insurance company, I sold my dream car. This was a once in a lifetime purchase for me.
It can happen.
But as noted, and allow me to emphasize- BUY TRACK INSURANCE. Do not rely on your own or someone else's insurance company. Those are reputable companies that will cover your loss immediately and you will be far more relaxed while you're out there.
05-25-2011, 01:30 PM
#52
Drifting
Thread Starter
i am there 6/2, may be 7/1 with SCDA if wife will not make other plans , 7/14, 7/22, 8/15, 9/9.
car # will be 333 or 383, silver C2 - see avatar. see you there, it is always nice to meet with rennlisters. may be we should get a 'dedicated parking zone' as bmw folks do.
are you going there on 6/2 John? Event was sold out as we all got moved there from 4/1 cancelled event.
, 7/14, 7/22, 8/15, 9/9. car # will be 333 or 383, silver C2 - see avatar. see you there, it is always nice to meet with rennlisters. may be we should get a 'dedicated parking zone' as bmw folks do.
are you going there on 6/2 John? Event was sold out as we all got moved there from 4/1 cancelled event.
I will be doing the hamptons rally and bbq though on the 4th! Wifey is actually psyched to be my co-pilot!
05-25-2011, 01:30 PM
#53
Drifting
Thread Starter
05-25-2011, 01:32 PM
#54
Drifting
Thread Starter
Lots of good advice here. Buy track insurance and you're covered if that concerns you.
I've been doing DEs for over ten years and have been an instructor for most of that time. I've spun a few times but never damaged my car. While anything can happen you will find that a DE is far safer than (for example) driving up I95 south of DC on a Sunday night.
Read as much as you can (Drive to Win by Carroll Smith is recommended- but ignore the racing techniques) and learn the track layout, flags and techniques before you go. DO NOT try to impress your instructor with how fast you can go. You want them to sleep like a baby because you're smoother than silk and aware of everything around you- not because you're fast. You won't be.
The keys are vision, concentration and smoothness. A DE is not a race. Do not worry about trying to pass cars or how many cars pass you. Concentrate on those three, realize you're there to learn, drive within your limits and I promise you you'll have more fun than most other things you can do with your clothes on, you will learn to be a better driver and you will gain a great appreciation for the abilities of your car.
Beware however- when I started I got hooked. Just wish I had more time for DEs much less NASA or club racing.
I've been doing DEs for over ten years and have been an instructor for most of that time. I've spun a few times but never damaged my car. While anything can happen you will find that a DE is far safer than (for example) driving up I95 south of DC on a Sunday night.
Read as much as you can (Drive to Win by Carroll Smith is recommended- but ignore the racing techniques) and learn the track layout, flags and techniques before you go. DO NOT try to impress your instructor with how fast you can go. You want them to sleep like a baby because you're smoother than silk and aware of everything around you- not because you're fast. You won't be.
The keys are vision, concentration and smoothness. A DE is not a race. Do not worry about trying to pass cars or how many cars pass you. Concentrate on those three, realize you're there to learn, drive within your limits and I promise you you'll have more fun than most other things you can do with your clothes on, you will learn to be a better driver and you will gain a great appreciation for the abilities of your car.
Beware however- when I started I got hooked. Just wish I had more time for DEs much less NASA or club racing.
05-25-2011, 01:36 PM
#55
Lockton Affinity- you can buy it by the event and not pay for a whole season. If you're at all worried the peace of mind alone is worth the few hundred $.
Hagerty is one of the best companies out there but I would bet their standard coverage will not cover you. You'd have to read your policy- do not rely on the word of your agent.
Also I note you have a dark car. To ensure it stays pristine use blue painters tape liberally around the fenders, on mirrors etc. and you won't even get a rock chip.
Hagerty is one of the best companies out there but I would bet their standard coverage will not cover you. You'd have to read your policy- do not rely on the word of your agent.
Also I note you have a dark car. To ensure it stays pristine use blue painters tape liberally around the fenders, on mirrors etc. and you won't even get a rock chip.
05-25-2011, 01:39 PM
#56
I have read at different URL's that Track insurance does not cover one race car hitting another.
I sure would want that in writing. Also, if your car did get hit and repaired, would you still be happy with it?
I sure would want that in writing. Also, if your car did get hit and repaired, would you still be happy with it?
05-25-2011, 01:43 PM
#57
It covers all physical damage- however caused. It doesn't cover injuries and doesn't cover other cars- just your own.
If your car is hit and repaired ensure it's repaired at a reputable shop. If they do it right even a heavily damaged car will be as good as it came from the factory. We're lucky to have a few in this area.
If your car is hit and repaired ensure it's repaired at a reputable shop. If they do it right even a heavily damaged car will be as good as it came from the factory. We're lucky to have a few in this area.
05-25-2011, 01:57 PM
#58
Drifting
Thread Starter
Lockton Affinity- you can buy it by the event and not pay for a whole season. If you're at all worried the peace of mind alone is worth the few hundred $.
Hagerty is one of the best companies out there but I would bet their standard coverage will not cover you. You'd have to read your policy- do not rely on the word of your agent.
Also I note you have a dark car. To ensure it stays pristine use blue painters tape liberally around the fenders, on mirrors etc. and you won't even get a rock chip.
Hagerty is one of the best companies out there but I would bet their standard coverage will not cover you. You'd have to read your policy- do not rely on the word of your agent.
Also I note you have a dark car. To ensure it stays pristine use blue painters tape liberally around the fenders, on mirrors etc. and you won't even get a rock chip.
05-25-2011, 02:10 PM
#59
Addict
Rennlist Member
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i am there 6/2, may be 7/1 with SCDA if wife will not make other plans , 7/14, 7/22, 8/15, 9/9.
car # will be 333 or 383, silver C2 - see avatar. see you there, it is always nice to meet with rennlisters. may be we should get a 'dedicated parking zone' as bmw folks do.
are you going there on 6/2 John? Event was sold out as we all got moved there from 4/1 cancelled event.
, 7/14, 7/22, 8/15, 9/9. car # will be 333 or 383, silver C2 - see avatar. see you there, it is always nice to meet with rennlisters. may be we should get a 'dedicated parking zone' as bmw folks do.
are you going there on 6/2 John? Event was sold out as we all got moved there from 4/1 cancelled event.
05-25-2011, 03:13 PM
#60
Rennlist Member
http://www.speedtactics.com/porsche_extinguisher.php
you can get it mounted on passenger side which is much better than to have it under your feet. n other bracket can be mounted on passenger side but this.
to buy helmet online you need to know ezactly what size you need. look for bell or arai, open face or closed face is up to you.
as of where to get inspected - your local state PCA web site on DE tech inspection page should have list of mechanics who authorized to do this.