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Old 10-26-2007, 08:04 PM
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sbarton: I am the one who posted the video.
I've instructed "sbarton" before. He's not the villain y'all are making him out to be. He is, in fact, a very good driver. He has good car control skills, and excellent situational awareness.

I believe the compilation aspect of the video makes it appear he is reckless.
Old 10-26-2007, 08:38 PM
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Well dam it. I read 7 pages of posts and the video has been taken off the website. I don't get to see what all the fuss was about.
And Rabjons, Ive seen you over-cook a corner many times my friend!!!
Old 10-26-2007, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rabjohns
Retracted. My point was just that the guy in the video seemed to be way out of hand and the response didn't seem to acknowledge that. Excuse the name calling it was uncalled for. i appologize.
WOW!!! Way to MAN up!!! I am very impressed thank you for showing how it is done! I see and understand your point and I am sure Mark does now too.
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:56 PM
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well howdy dew. i didn't get the theme of the vid when it was in the 996 forum. but i think i understand the point. you were trying new things, pushing the envelope so to speak. yes i have done that myself. however, i tend to keep those lessons learned close to the chest and not broadcast across the intraweb.

turn 3 ain't the most sensible place to practice car control IMO. it is a sliding sweeper for a rear wheel drive car and a relatively fast turn with little or no run-off. i myself have been working on being faster thru that turn. recently had a right rear go flat there and got introduced to the tire wall. it is much closer than one would think.

i still think the highlight reel was a bad idea Mr. sbarton.
Old 10-28-2007, 02:50 PM
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Once again, thanks for all the feedback guys. I will try to do my first DE at Lime Rock before the snow flies with PCA. If not, I will wait until next Spring.
Old 10-28-2007, 03:24 PM
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Look me up, i'll be in a black SC with a yellow tail both days. Or i'll be in the CHEETO BEATER..

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Old 10-28-2007, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sbarton


The reason I was driving like that was because I wanted to practice car control and what to do in case the rear end steps out.

VIR is the only venue in the North East that I feel would be safe to do this.

I am glad I was able to hone my car control skills safely at speed on track
The skid pad somewhere would have been the place to practice basic car control skills ... not a hot track with cars in front of and behind you. Your explanation is lame ... and the idea is just plain dumb.
Old 10-28-2007, 06:23 PM
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sbarton - Could you put the vid back up so others could see it?
Old 10-28-2007, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dave morris
The skid pad somewhere would have been the place to practice basic car control skills ... not a hot track with cars in front of and behind you. Your explanation is lame ... and the idea is just plain dumb.
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Old 10-30-2007, 06:46 AM
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I missed the video, as it has been removed, but I would have liked to have seen it.

I instruct on a track with zero runoof, but we still try to explore the limits in a safe way in certain locations.



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