Chin VIR Footage...
07-07-2008, 08:31 AM
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probably so... but i Always suggest do what is comfortable to you!!!! and try it at 6/10ths first and do so until completely comfortable before ramping it up
07-07-2008, 11:49 AM
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I used to bang down through the gears to 3rd, trailbrake through T14, and then have a short burst of speed between trailbraking T14 and T14a, trail T14a and then down to 2nd just before heading down the roller coaster. After talking with Seth and Larry about this they said they did it the way I do it now. I am now able to brake just a tad deeper but more importantly carry more speed and be in more control of the car.
With that said, I highly rec'd that you do NOT shift to 2nd there and instead use 3rd when transitioning between the back and the roller coaster until you have all the other elements totally down (trailbraking, apexes, etc.).
With that said, I highly rec'd that you do NOT shift to 2nd there and instead use 3rd when transitioning between the back and the roller coaster until you have all the other elements totally down (trailbraking, apexes, etc.).
Dell, since you don't have "Kids, do not try this by yourself warning" at the beginning of your videos, I have no choice but to do it. 
lol
07-07-2008, 01:57 PM
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AWESOME Time!!! That ranks as my top two track days yet! VIR is a terrific track and facility, Chin is hands down the best group to run with, but my instructor on day 1
...sheeshk, how did they allow Dell through the front gate?!
It was very nice to meet some of the Rennlisters and share some track stories/lies together. The Rennlist folks are great, Corvette guys should just stick to drag racing. That is really all they like to do.
Thanks Dell for all of the tips on VIR and thanks for the rocket ride. I probably learned as much there as anywhere.
I couldn't catch Dell's car on film, it's too fast, but here are a couple of pictures-
...sheeshk, how did they allow Dell through the front gate?! It was very nice to meet some of the Rennlisters and share some track stories/lies together. The Rennlist folks are great, Corvette guys should just stick to drag racing. That is really all they like to do.
Thanks Dell for all of the tips on VIR and thanks for the rocket ride. I probably learned as much there as anywhere.
I couldn't catch Dell's car on film, it's too fast, but here are a couple of pictures-
07-07-2008, 01:57 PM
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I used to bang down through the gears to 3rd, trailbrake through T14, and then have a short burst of speed between trailbraking T14 and T14a, trail T14a and then down to 2nd just before heading down the roller coaster. After talking with Seth and Larry about this they said they did it the way I do it now. I am now able to brake just a tad deeper but more importantly carry more speed and be in more control of the car.
With that said, I highly rec'd that you do NOT shift to 2nd there and instead use 3rd when transitioning between the back and the roller coaster until you have all the other elements totally down (trailbraking, apexes, etc.).
With that said, I highly rec'd that you do NOT shift to 2nd there and instead use 3rd when transitioning between the back and the roller coaster until you have all the other elements totally down (trailbraking, apexes, etc.).
I take a very similar line to you except at the end of the back straight where I do what you did, downshift 5 to 4, on the gas a little and down to 3 at the top of the carousel. I can see that you are faster (not counting the extra ~200HP
) doing it the way you do and I just have to work up to letting myself brake deeper comming off the back strainght. Are you braking at the 1 marker there?
07-07-2008, 02:24 PM
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AWESOME Time!!! That ranks as my top two track days yet! VIR is a terrific track and facility, Chin is hands down the best group to run with, but my instructor on day 1...sheeshk, how did they allow Dell through the front gate?!
It was very nice to meet some of the Rennlisters and share some track stories/lies together. The Rennlist folks are great, Corvette guys should just stick to drag racing. That is really all they like to do.
Thanks Dell for all of the tips on VIR and thanks for the rocket ride. I probably learned as much there as anywhere.
I couldn't catch Dell's car on film, it's too fast, but here are a couple of pictures-
...sheeshk, how did they allow Dell through the front gate?! It was very nice to meet some of the Rennlisters and share some track stories/lies together. The Rennlist folks are great, Corvette guys should just stick to drag racing. That is really all they like to do.
Thanks Dell for all of the tips on VIR and thanks for the rocket ride. I probably learned as much there as anywhere.
I couldn't catch Dell's car on film, it's too fast, but here are a couple of pictures-
And that RSA of yours is just BEAUTIFUL!
Nice vid Dell. Very consistant.
I take a very similar line to you except at the end of the back straight where I do what you did, downshift 5 to 4, on the gas a little and down to 3 at the top of the carousel. I can see that you are faster (not counting the extra ~200HP) doing it the way you do and I just have to work up to letting myself brake deeper comming off the back strainght.
Are you braking at the 1 marker there?
I take a very similar line to you except at the end of the back straight where I do what you did, downshift 5 to 4, on the gas a little and down to 3 at the top of the carousel. I can see that you are faster (not counting the extra ~200HP
) doing it the way you do and I just have to work up to letting myself brake deeper comming off the back strainght. Are you braking at the 1 marker there?
What cracks me up, is looking at my past videos from when I first got to the track, my brake zone was before the markers even started!
07-07-2008, 02:54 PM
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07-07-2008, 08:59 PM
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Unfortunately I am doing a screaming 120ish mph at the other end of the attached straight.
On a good day I have time to check my voice mail between Oaktree and T14 before checking the rearview to see you guys closing on me at 150+ into the braking zone at the top of the hill.
07-08-2008, 08:20 AM
#45
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Finally a place on the track where I can hang with you guys!!
Unfortunately I am doing a screaming 120ish mph at the other end of the attached straight.
On a good day I have time to check my voice mail between Oaktree and T14 before checking the rearview to see you guys closing on me at 150+ into the braking zone at the top of the hill.
Unfortunately I am doing a screaming 120ish mph at the other end of the attached straight.
On a good day I have time to check my voice mail between Oaktree and T14 before checking the rearview to see you guys closing on me at 150+ into the braking zone at the top of the hill.