So who got nailed by the Mustang at VIR?
08-04-2019, 02:20 PM
#586
Personally for non competitive events in group of guys that have been vetted, and can be trusted to not succumb to red mist; I see no need for spending a lot on safety equipment when in a modern OEM chassis which has a lot more engineering behind it than your local tube frame/roll cage welder.
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08-04-2019, 06:54 PM
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I had him in my view the entire time. I was gaining ground at all the technical sections of the track so not really worthy of a point. He was closing under braking, up the esses and at the end of straights. Technically the 350r is the faster car. I have no problem giving other drivers points (pretty much just chilling these days) and have been on track with some of the people posting in this thread. What's upsetting to me is how red misted he became. You can just see it building with each lap. He was too late on the brakes going into t14 in prior laps and yet he still decides to push harder......
At one point he was so early up the esses that I think he left the ground and almost drove off LOL.
Once again my lesson is to simply point a driver by who runs up my *** under braking. Not everyone in advanced driving is capable of handling these crazy high HP cars.
The mustang driver did not apologize or reach out to me. I had to reach out to him. His attitude is shockingly disappointing in all respects. He is just troubled that I don't have insurance hehe.
Anyway thank you all for the support.
I hope my car still drives well and I can get back on track soon.
At one point he was so early up the esses that I think he left the ground and almost drove off LOL.Once again my lesson is to simply point a driver by who runs up my *** under braking. Not everyone in advanced driving is capable of handling these crazy high HP cars.
The mustang driver did not apologize or reach out to me. I had to reach out to him. His attitude is shockingly disappointing in all respects. He is just troubled that I don't have insurance hehe.
Anyway thank you all for the support.
I hope my car still drives well and I can get back on track soon.
Second, we shared garage space with the guy. Can’t say he was particularly a friendly individual, spent a lot of time tinkering. After the incident, I had to take pause as one of his tinkering sessions was brand new rotors and pads mid-day and I doubt they were properly bedded in.
Disgusted that he treated it all with a “ho-hum” reaction. I saw he commented on IG smugly stating that he had insurance and you didn’t.
Also troubling that it was a Chin event that was wide open/empty track and he still managed to destroy a car.
Best of luck getting your 997 back on track, that thing is a beauty.
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08-04-2019, 07:09 PM
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Second, we shared garage space with the guy. Can’t say he was particularly a friendly individual, spent a lot of time tinkering. After the incident, I had to take pause as one of his tinkering sessions was brand new rotors and pads mid-day and I doubt they were properly bedded in.
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08-05-2019, 11:57 AM
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I had him in my view the entire time. I was gaining ground at all the technical sections of the track so not really worthy of a point. He was closing under braking, up the esses and at the end of straights. Technically the 350r is the faster car. I have no problem giving other drivers points (pretty much just chilling these days) and have been on track with some of the people posting in this thread. What's upsetting to me is how red misted he became. You can just see it building with each lap. He was too late on the brakes going into t14 in prior laps and yet he still decides to push harder...... At one point he was so early up the esses that I think he left the ground and almost drove off LOL.
Once again my lesson is to simply point a driver by who runs up my *** under braking. Not everyone in advanced driving is capable of handling these crazy high HP cars.
The mustang driver did not apologize or reach out to me. I had to reach out to him. His attitude is shockingly disappointing in all respects. He is just troubled that I don't have insurance hehe.
Anyway thank you all for the support.
I hope my car still drives well and I can get back on track soon.
At one point he was so early up the esses that I think he left the ground and almost drove off LOL.Once again my lesson is to simply point a driver by who runs up my *** under braking. Not everyone in advanced driving is capable of handling these crazy high HP cars.
The mustang driver did not apologize or reach out to me. I had to reach out to him. His attitude is shockingly disappointing in all respects. He is just troubled that I don't have insurance hehe.
Anyway thank you all for the support.
I hope my car still drives well and I can get back on track soon.
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08-06-2019, 01:07 AM
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Personally for non competitive events in group of guys that have been vetted, and can be trusted to not succumb to red mist; I see no need for spending a lot on safety equipment when in a modern OEM chassis which has a lot more engineering behind it than your local tube frame/roll cage welder.
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08-06-2019, 07:36 AM
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08-06-2019, 09:08 AM
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08-06-2019, 09:25 PM
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08-06-2019, 09:45 PM
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08-06-2019, 09:57 PM
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08-06-2019, 10:27 PM
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You sound like the typical Porsche know it all douchebag. 
