First DE, What a blast!
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I finally broke down and took the 964 out to the track. 2 days at Thunderhill with the Golden Gate Region of the PCA.:jumper::jumper::jumper:
What a blast, great fun, great people. My only regret is that I didn't do it earlier. Stock, to full blown racers were there, so it was easy to see many paths forward. I regestered the night before, so they gave me an easy number that I could tape on. :bowdown: |
They're a lot of fun! I'm assuming (actually hoping too) that you've been on track before, which is how you are in that car (I assume thats you) by yourself :confused:
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Fasten your safety belts and hide your wallet. The ride will pick up speed from here :burnout:
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Or like most of us, will enter a terminal free fall. Save the middle steps, buy a built track car now!:burnout:
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Roger that Davis, I'm at terminal velocity and haven't a clue where the handles are!
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Originally Posted by 993inNC
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They're a lot of fun! I'm assuming (actually hoping too) that you've been on track before, which is how you are in that car (I assume thats you) by yourself :confused:
With my instructor on Saturday afternoon I was turning 2:30's, on Sunday solo I was turning 2:22's. No spins or wheels off the track. I promised the wife and daughter that neither I nor the car would be hurt. Also, at 47 I've gotten most of the stupidity out of my system. :) I should add that the car is lowered, corner balanced, and has Euro RS alignment. It really sticks, even on the street tires. |
Originally Posted by sundog
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Also, at 47 I've gotten most of the stupidity out of my system. :)
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Originally Posted by Craig T.
(Post 5334290)
Hmmmm?...I'm 47 too, and just invested another $22K into a 78 SC to gain 4 seconds at Willow Springs. I guess I must have lots of "stupidity" still left in my system :to_order:
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Originally Posted by Craig T.
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Hmmmm?...I'm 47 too, and just invested another $22K into a 78 SC to gain 4 seconds at Willow Springs. I guess I must have lots of "stupidity" still left in my system :to_order:
My car is also a Tiptronic, so I didn't have to worry about shifting. Just keeping on my line, and other cars. I know that I'm not experienced at this, and just worked on one thing at a time until I got comfortable with it. I didn't try to "beat the track", as I realize that when I think like that about anything I get into trouble! With the guys and gals that were there, I felt safer on the track than I do driving around in the bay area. After rebuilding the engine myself, I'm just really happy that I didn't leave any case and piston bits on the track!!! |
Originally Posted by sundog
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With the guys and gals that were there, I felt safer on the track than I do driving around in the bay area.
You signed up the night before? How many drivers were there? |
Originally Posted by sundog
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No, the type of stupidity I'm talking about was taking a 74 blazer out to an oval at night when I was 16! Not knowing my limits.
My car is also a Tiptronic, so I didn't have to worry about shifting. Just keeping on my line, and other cars. I know that I'm not experienced at this, and just worked on one thing at a time until I got comfortable with it. I didn't try to "beat the track", as I realize that when I think like that about anything I get into trouble! With the guys and gals that were there, I felt safer on the track than I do driving around in the bay area. After rebuilding the engine myself, I'm just really happy that I didn't leave any case and piston bits on the track!!! PS: I registered last minute for the PCA event and took number 177 because it was easy to do with tape! http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...g?t=1208802437 |
Originally Posted by FRporscheman
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Amen to that!
You signed up the night before? How many drivers were there? |
There is no going back now! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Originally Posted by Jay Gratton
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There is no going back now! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Man you are screwed now! I went with my modest little Afa Spider. Did it once and thought, "man, that'd be kind of fun to do with a daily driver on occasion." HA!! That was many, many moons ago. I now have a dedicated track car that I can barely afford to get to/from events. No, that's not a complaint ...that's sheer bliss!! Congrats ...and welcome to the dark side. :D
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