Terror while driving
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Some comments:
1) It is interesting to see how quickly egos get tied up in this thread.
2) Also interesting to see the references to skirts. I for one would be very interested to hear a females perspective on this. Am I right that not one single commentator here has been female?
3) My personal opinion is that fear is a negative that must be conquered. Fear is something that must be overcome when trying to get beyond our own psychological barriers.
4) And in my opinion, to be truly fast, we need to be driving in a place where we are comfortable and fear is not getting in the way. I think the heightened awareness and feeling that everything is happening in slow motion that others refer to is very relevant here.
At least thats my own personal take on this topic.
Stephen
1) It is interesting to see how quickly egos get tied up in this thread.
2) Also interesting to see the references to skirts. I for one would be very interested to hear a females perspective on this. Am I right that not one single commentator here has been female?
3) My personal opinion is that fear is a negative that must be conquered. Fear is something that must be overcome when trying to get beyond our own psychological barriers.
4) And in my opinion, to be truly fast, we need to be driving in a place where we are comfortable and fear is not getting in the way. I think the heightened awareness and feeling that everything is happening in slow motion that others refer to is very relevant here.
At least thats my own personal take on this topic.
Stephen
#107
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by Larry Herman
Mark, I'll tell you now that initially I would probably be scared as hell. I saw a restored McClaren Mark 8 D run a few years ago at Watkins Glen and that car just exploded out of turn 9 at was up to 10 in a heartbeat. I have never seen a road racing car with more visible acceleration than that.
FYI...Oscar is still running around loose, and is just as entertaining as ever. Saw him in November at a meeting in Allentown...I hope I have that much energy when I'm his age.
(If you're saying "WhoTF is Oscar Kovaleski ?", I suggest a quick trip to Google. The guy is a legend in professional road racing going back 40+ years).
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Originally Posted by Professor Helmüt Tester
FYI...Oscar is still running around loose, and is just as entertaining as ever. Saw him in November at a meeting in Allentown...I hope I have that much energy when I'm his age.
(If you're saying "WhoTF is Oscar Kovaleski ?", I suggest a quick trip to Google. The guy is a legend in professional road racing going back 40+ years).
(If you're saying "WhoTF is Oscar Kovaleski ?", I suggest a quick trip to Google. The guy is a legend in professional road racing going back 40+ years).
I was quite an avid Slot Car racer in my youth. Actually placed 5th in the Pro Nats in 1980. I remember Auto World vividly. How about this Helmut?
Just found it on the the Atlas F1 board.
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Larry Herman
2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
2018 Tesla Model 3 - Electricity can be fun!
Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.