Lets Play 'What Makes the Ideal Track Car'
03-01-2007, 03:49 PM
#106
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In Green?
Come on....
Come on....
03-01-2007, 03:53 PM
#107
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Originally Posted by 93 FireHawk 968
Bob;
The reason why I know about you is a good friend of mine has a Euro Cup car and he's pointed your Tag Heur car out to me. I have attempted to follow you at
WG and LR to learn a bit but did not last long.
The reason why I know about you is a good friend of mine has a Euro Cup car and he's pointed your Tag Heur car out to me. I have attempted to follow you at
WG and LR to learn a bit but did not last long.
03-01-2007, 03:53 PM
#108
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by 93 FireHawk 968
I have attempted to follow you at
WG and LR to learn a bit but did not last long.
WG and LR to learn a bit but did not last long.
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03-01-2007, 04:04 PM
#113
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Originally Posted by BostonDMD
In all honesty, I am going to be out of green the first event, if not the first day of the event..... 
03-01-2007, 04:05 PM
#114
Nordschleife Master
DMD -- stay on streets for the first ~15 days. Buy a good high performance street tire. When you can make them scream in the esses at Watkins Glen, you are ready for Rs. Until then, you ain't.
Scotto on corded rear Yoks (and a screwdriver on the hood) is about the same speed as me in a D class turbo (2:10s). I felt fast until I saw his tires in the pits.
Originally Posted by RickBetterley
Scotto would still be faster. He jsut flies at the Glen.
03-01-2007, 04:15 PM
#117
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Originally Posted by BostonDMD
Like Rick said, I have to get in first!
Come on Gary, isn't there anything you can do?.....
Come on Gary, isn't there anything you can do?.....
Are you coming to the DE Workshop on Saturday 3/10? I'll buy you a coffee..
03-01-2007, 04:16 PM
#118
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Originally Posted by 38D
DMD -- stay on streets for the first ~15 days. Buy a good high performance street tire. When you can make them scream in the esses at Watkins Glen, you are ready for Rs. Until then, you ain't.
03-01-2007, 04:17 PM
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Boston,
Don't worry about what group you are in. Green will give you some comfort in the beginning.
Blue will have drivers who have driven at many tracks and have many track days under their belts. Use your green and blue times to focus on technique. Get the mechanics down, then you will be more comfortable in the upper groups with faster drivers.
It is a rare instructor who will be interested or promote you simly because you drive fast. Learn HOW to do high performance driving and SPEED will be a natural byproduct of your skills. And you are lee likely to ball you toy.
One thing I've learned, don't let the instructor talk too much (micro manage every move) while you are driving, it can be a distraction.
Don't worry about what group you are in. Green will give you some comfort in the beginning.
Blue will have drivers who have driven at many tracks and have many track days under their belts. Use your green and blue times to focus on technique. Get the mechanics down, then you will be more comfortable in the upper groups with faster drivers.
It is a rare instructor who will be interested or promote you simly because you drive fast. Learn HOW to do high performance driving and SPEED will be a natural byproduct of your skills. And you are lee likely to ball you toy.
One thing I've learned, don't let the instructor talk too much (micro manage every move) while you are driving, it can be a distraction.
03-01-2007, 04:31 PM
#120
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Originally Posted by Gary R.
It all comes down to when you registered and how many of these guys that are instructors you can get to sign up! Maybe if you can work something out with a particular instructor and Kevin Adams - dereg@cvrpca.org - (CVR DE registrar) you can come in as a pre-arranged team!
Are you coming to the DE Workshop on Saturday 3/10? I'll buy you a coffee..
Are you coming to the DE Workshop on Saturday 3/10? I'll buy you a coffee..
Could you put a good word for me with Kevin or any instructor so I can get in, even though I am "a cocky green"? I will buy you dinner......
