ROLL CALL FOR SEBRING
12-27-2008, 04:09 PM
#46
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Turn 17, too many possibilities of lines try out and bumps to drive around.....
Going in at 145 kinda double apex under the bridge at 60, wich should be at least 70.
I am not sure what the best line is, but only have been there twice with this car and they were the first 2 weekends I owned this car, my first rear engine car. I still go to fast in and too slow out for this car. I think I can find a few seconds next time out on less used R888's.
Going in at 145 kinda double apex under the bridge at 60, wich should be at least 70.
I am not sure what the best line is, but only have been there twice with this car and they were the first 2 weekends I owned this car, my first rear engine car. I still go to fast in and too slow out for this car. I think I can find a few seconds next time out on less used R888's.
Christian, I got to speak to Patrick Long about Sebring and he said that Turn 1 was his favortie too and that there is more speed in Turn 1 than most people think. Like you said a lot of guys brake too early and too hard into Turn 1. Funny thing is a also see some guys that that never even track out into 2 from turn 1. I see that a lot for some odd reason.
12-27-2008, 04:20 PM
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Yeah Turn 17 is something else. I see a lot of guys trying to take 17 befor the bridge to far on the inside and that is where a few dips/bumps are that will bounce you over a lane. If you just kep the car 1 car width off the yellow line before the bridge it is a lot smoother.
Christian, I got to speak to Patrick Long about Sebring and he said that Turn 1 was his favortie too and that there is more speed in Turn 1 than most people think. Like you said a lot of guys brake too early and too hard into Turn 1. Funny thing is a also see some guys that that never even track out into 2 from turn 1. I see that a lot for some odd reason.
Christian, I got to speak to Patrick Long about Sebring and he said that Turn 1 was his favortie too and that there is more speed in Turn 1 than most people think. Like you said a lot of guys brake too early and too hard into Turn 1. Funny thing is a also see some guys that that never even track out into 2 from turn 1. I see that a lot for some odd reason.
12-28-2008, 07:29 PM
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Hey Terry - I think it would be a good track for you to start on since it's your home track, your first race is a bit brain overload and at least not worrying about learning the track is one less thing to be concerned about - I did my first race at Carolina in the rain and trying to learn the track, teching your car, staying out of trouble and learning some of the little things you only experience racing was quite enough. It would of been nice to have done that at sebring, my home track, instead - just my opinion.
....ok I lied. Technically, I will be racing at Winterfest. I'm a co-driver for a buddy in an R3 996. We're gonna do the 6 hour enduro together. It's a little easier for me. He has to qualify and start the car. I just have to turn laps and not run into things.
12-28-2008, 07:35 PM
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Bishops bend is my favorite. If you man-up and keep your foot glued to the floor, you can really haul-*ss around there.
...however, Bishops bend starts at 13. As you know it's a class 90' right hander. You can't afford to turn in early there - you need a fantastic launch off the corner to maximize your exit speed. Every mph of exit speed to get on 13, you get to keep and build on if you keep your foot buried in the throttle through bishops. If you get good speed through 13/14 you can stuff yourself on the inside of someone into the right-hander for 15.
I used to think people who tried to pass there were clinically insane and had a reckless disregard for their personal well-being. .... then I got a cup-car wanna be. Let's just say, my world changed.
...however, Bishops bend starts at 13. As you know it's a class 90' right hander. You can't afford to turn in early there - you need a fantastic launch off the corner to maximize your exit speed. Every mph of exit speed to get on 13, you get to keep and build on if you keep your foot buried in the throttle through bishops. If you get good speed through 13/14 you can stuff yourself on the inside of someone into the right-hander for 15.
I used to think people who tried to pass there were clinically insane and had a reckless disregard for their personal well-being. .... then I got a cup-car wanna be. Let's just say, my world changed.
12-28-2008, 07:56 PM
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Looking forward to your passes in R2 thru Bishops
The elation of pressing the right pedal to floor is quickly met with the reality of the next right hander.
Looking forward to supporting your efforts provided you do the same for me in June
Looking forward to your passes in R2 thru Bishops
The elation of pressing the right pedal to floor is quickly met with the reality of the next right hander.Looking forward to supporting your efforts provided you do the same for me in June
12-28-2008, 08:10 PM
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Looking forward to being out there with you when you get your license!
12-28-2008, 08:47 PM
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I hear ya! It's all fun and games until you hit the brake zone and you're trying to scrub off enough speed not to T-Bone another drivers passenger door! ...or go sailing off into the weeds and the jersey barriers in the great beyond.
Looking forward to being out there with you when you get your license!
Looking forward to being out there with you when you get your license!
12-28-2008, 09:05 PM
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12-28-2008, 09:08 PM
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12-29-2008, 01:25 AM
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Bishops (14) is one of my favorite.