David Murry Tracks Days at VIR
04-24-2011, 09:34 AM
#16
Rennlist Member
Hey Dave, that's exactly what David Murry and I were working on with my driving, turning the car with several different techniques. Makes total sense to me that you notice this (good eye by the way!). Not sure why it has taken me so long but I think I finally understand just how important the business of turning the car is. Kinda one of those "duh" moments you have in your life. The good news is I think the pieces of this sport are finally starting to make sense for me. I know I still have much to learn and look forward to more track time to do so!
04-24-2011, 10:03 AM
#17
Rennlist
Basic Site Sponsor
Basic Site Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Durham, NC and Virginia International Raceway
Posts: 18,966
Received 3,065 Likes
on
1,794 Posts
__________________
-Peter Krause
www.peterkrause.net
www.gofasternow.com
"Combining the Art and Science of Driving Fast!"
Specializing in Professional, Private Driver Performance Evaluation and Optimization
Consultation Available Remotely and at VIRginia International Raceway
-Peter Krause
www.peterkrause.net
www.gofasternow.com
"Combining the Art and Science of Driving Fast!"
Specializing in Professional, Private Driver Performance Evaluation and Optimization
Consultation Available Remotely and at VIRginia International Raceway
04-24-2011, 10:05 AM
#18
Rennlist
Basic Site Sponsor
Basic Site Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Durham, NC and Virginia International Raceway
Posts: 18,966
Received 3,065 Likes
on
1,794 Posts
Thanks SO much, Mark. These events provide the perfect venue for helping people practice PERFECT. Having David and Craig helping guide folks is icing on the cake!
04-24-2011, 12:26 PM
#20
Instructor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Jeez.........I'm sorry AC.
The DMTD T-Shirt Instruction Manual specifically states: "Not for simultaneous use by small people in your (or Eric's) household". Thanks for the pop though!
Great pictures of the event.
Did you guys manage to make any more headway in the car?
The DMTD T-Shirt Instruction Manual specifically states: "Not for simultaneous use by small people in your (or Eric's) household". Thanks for the pop though!
Great pictures of the event.
Did you guys manage to make any more headway in the car?
04-24-2011, 01:34 PM
#21
Instructor
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: The Big Apple
Posts: 237
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm guessing either we'll drop out or use my car for the 1 lap. Too bad because when it was working that car was a hoot to drive
04-25-2011, 12:52 PM
#24
Rennlist Member
I was unable to make this event but it looked interesting. Can you share how it was structured. Was it mostly video review or did he also do corner observation with you with him or watching you? Just wondering how it was put together.
04-25-2011, 01:35 PM
#25
Burning Brakes
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Trying to be the driver my car wants me to be
Posts: 1,249
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ha Ha, me too! Would have been nice to be at MMC with you, but just didn't work out that day as I had to work that night.
True that! Thanks for the continued help Dave.
Ha Ha, thanks for your help also along the way Peter. I think part of the reason things finally made sense was due to tire issues on Wednesday giving me a ton of oversteer. This was forcing me to give careful consideration of rotating the car since I could not really lay down the power til it was turned after the corner. In the end my tire issues actually helped me more than I would have ever realized. Funny how things happen for a reason at times.
Ha Ha, thanks for your help also along the way Peter. I think part of the reason things finally made sense was due to tire issues on Wednesday giving me a ton of oversteer. This was forcing me to give careful consideration of rotating the car since I could not really lay down the power til it was turned after the corner. In the end my tire issues actually helped me more than I would have ever realized. Funny how things happen for a reason at times.
04-25-2011, 03:59 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: juno beach, florida
Posts: 890
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Great event. Never had that much track time in my life. By the second day I only wanted to do 250 miles, I was so used up from 312 miles on the first day.
04-25-2011, 09:01 PM
#27
Racer
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Cresskill, NJ
Posts: 402
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It was good to hang out with some friends I hadn't seen in a while. Day 1 was great! David and Craig were fantastic with advice and track talks.
Unfortunately day 2 started out with a broken front sway bar drop link, but Heidi and kids were happy as I got home earlier than expected.
I'm planning to be at DMTD in July at NJMP, I will have spare drop links with me!
Unfortunately day 2 started out with a broken front sway bar drop link, but Heidi and kids were happy as I got home earlier than expected.
I'm planning to be at DMTD in July at NJMP, I will have spare drop links with me!
04-25-2011, 09:55 PM
#29
Rennlist
Basic Site Sponsor
Basic Site Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Durham, NC and Virginia International Raceway
Posts: 18,966
Received 3,065 Likes
on
1,794 Posts
04-25-2011, 11:03 PM
#30
Advanced
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: VIR
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Mark and David,
Quality event with quality people. I was glad to see your numbers triple and that you were able to obtain such a high level of participants. Easily becoming one of the most premier driver instruction events. I look forward to seeing where you guys take it from here
Quality event with quality people. I was glad to see your numbers triple and that you were able to obtain such a high level of participants. Easily becoming one of the most premier driver instruction events. I look forward to seeing where you guys take it from here