The difference between Racers & DE
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The difference between Racers & DE
Big difference ! I wouldn't go out on Cup 2's But Luigi will go out on SLICKS.. BOLD.. this was the driest moment of the day. it didn't last long
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Good seeing you again for the first time in many years.
The only standing water was in the lefthander and "river" toward the end of no-name so it wasn't very bold - slicks was the only option. Once the tires got up to temperature they gripped just fine.
I did almost pay the price as I decided to start keeping my foot down on the gas as I went through the river, causing some wheel spin, which almost caught me out going into the uphill.
Would have been nice if the weather had stayed consistent - just when the track dried out in the morning it poured for about an hour and then the track sort of dried out over the course of the day again.
Good hanging out with the CVR drivers and thanks to those who stayed until the end for pizza and beer! It was a fun day despite the weather.
Also got to instruct and old friend who, for the second time every on track and first time at Lime Rock, did surprisingly well!
The only standing water was in the lefthander and "river" toward the end of no-name so it wasn't very bold - slicks was the only option. Once the tires got up to temperature they gripped just fine.
I did almost pay the price as I decided to start keeping my foot down on the gas as I went through the river, causing some wheel spin, which almost caught me out going into the uphill.
Would have been nice if the weather had stayed consistent - just when the track dried out in the morning it poured for about an hour and then the track sort of dried out over the course of the day again.
Good hanging out with the CVR drivers and thanks to those who stayed until the end for pizza and beer! It was a fun day despite the weather.
Also got to instruct and old friend who, for the second time every on track and first time at Lime Rock, did surprisingly well!
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I respect anyone that refuses to drive in the rain.
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
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I respect anyone that refuses to drive in the rain.
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UFkugnRhcc
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UFkugnRhcc
I know plenty of people who sit out and that is their decision. I enjoy the challenge.
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I respect anyone that refuses to drive in the rain.
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UFkugnRhcc
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UFkugnRhcc
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I respect anyone that refuses to drive in the rain.
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UFkugnRhcc
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UFkugnRhcc
This is a personal choice and also I respect anyone not wanting to go out.....IMHO DEs/Track Days in wet conditions I think it's one of the best opportunities to learn about your car and refine your driving technique at lower limits/speed.
You do have to be aware that the limits will be lower, need to be smoother with all you inputs (gas/brake/steering) and you will have to adjust your line. You can work slowly your speed.up but always keeping in mind that you will never be at dry track speeds.
Anyway, DEs are not supposed to be for doing track records or races...so slowing down if you feel uncomfortable in some areas is more than OK and you can pit or decide to stop, no harm.
We recently had a DE under full wet conditions. Half of the students stayed on the tent and the other half decided to go out...after the session they told me it was a bit stressful first but rewarding in that they learned a lot.
One condition and something I do make all instructors check before going out on a wet track is tire conditions....you do need a tire that can evacuate the water, specially for people not used to drive on wet tracks.
Also some tracks are dangerous due to the accumulation of water.
Dealing with rain and a wet track is part of the learning process....it's still a dangerous sport wet or dry, you do have to use your best judgement and be even more alert all the time
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Over the years I've driving many wet track events.
This time it's a completely refreshed suspension & car set up with many changes.- cold track & early in the season. Used Cup 2's . I have a "when in doubt- pass" attitude from all the years I've been doing this. Especially Lime Rock Park. Rarely forgiving.
This time it's a completely refreshed suspension & car set up with many changes.- cold track & early in the season. Used Cup 2's . I have a "when in doubt- pass" attitude from all the years I've been doing this. Especially Lime Rock Park. Rarely forgiving.
#9
I have had some of my most rewarding DE sessions in the wet and will almost always score a new PB in the dry just after. No doubt the wet helps my skills. That said, going out in the wet is up to the individual and there is no shame in skipping it. Also, if it is just a DE and the wet session simply isn't fun (I've had those too), or you have the wrong tires, why bother?
-Mike
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I respect anyone that refuses to drive in the rain.
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UFkugnRhcc
Count me in that group (although, its moot, as I've probably quit DE for good)
Rain.
Risk/reward is terrible.
You're barely enjoying yourself
and you might randomly crash like this guy
I can't even tell what happened, he just lost it.
Was this worth trashing his car over?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UFkugnRhcc
If you listen there is quite a bit of throttle hunting at the turn entry and increasing throttle after the apex with the wheel turned. There is a tap of the inside apex curb at 0:25 that may have slightly upset the suspension. IMHO, cause was too aggressive throttle application after the apex with the wheel turned. Perhaps also slightly slow hands in the correction. The correction is difficult as one has to be very quick and it does not help that the S2000 has a reputation for being tail happy.
Compared to the dry, the wet is just slow. What matters here is not your speed, but how fast you are compared to the other cars out there.
-Mike
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Woah....half the field gone in the first lap? Good driving avoiding cars and debris....I had a few of those races in the past and usually the first lap is the worst!
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Woah....half the field gone in the first lap? Good driving avoiding cars and debris....I had a few of those races in the past and usually the first lap is the worst!
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Well, that's one way to go from P7 to P4. Nice work.
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