First event but not my last
- StephanAlfa
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There is this rather "economical" system used by some as well:
* Walkie-talkie with an earphone. Get a buddy (or family member) to time it and relay on radio. If you are consistent with your times, all they need to relay is the last second digits
* Another one that works too is time your own video footage after each session.
That way you don't have to add unecessary weight into you car with another gadget
* Walkie-talkie with an earphone. Get a buddy (or family member) to time it and relay on radio. If you are consistent with your times, all they need to relay is the last second digits
* Another one that works too is time your own video footage after each session.
That way you don't have to add unecessary weight into you car with another gadget
Stephan de Pénasse - Classroom Instructor - http://www.comscc.org
2001 BMW 330i Sports Package (T-60 Class)
2001 BMW 330i Sports Package (T-60 Class)
I would also like to add, I had a great day, no other way to put it, driver instruction was none stop, thanks Bruce, it's all about turn 3, LOL, and class room was excellent , thanks Stephan. Mt Tremblant is still a maybe but it's getting down to the 11th hour we will see. Got a couple of days.
Greg
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- breakaway500
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Here's a bit of one of the afternoon run sessions. We're in the silver Audi sedan and right behind b18ced6's CRX during the out/yellow lap(s).b18ced6 wrote:Who was the guy next to you guys who had a video camera on his dash? I think it was an Audi. I remember watching it and saw my car in front of him.
This was Rui's first day ever on track, or in any type of car control or performance driving situation. I believe this clip is from our 3rd session out. He did a great job and we had tons of fun.
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- breakaway500
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- breakaway500
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OOh..I found a video on youtube. That IS quite an elevation change.Lots of guadrails there too.
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It's not what you drive, it's how you drive. "Lap times matter"
We're all about turn 1 because of the pucker factor, but, truth be told, it's not the most important turn on the track. Obviously, because it's so long, you need to maintain a good pace through it, but it leads into a slow corner, not a long straight.
Subaru Legacy GT #67
"Track time is my enemy"
- Frank Perron
"I remember when sex was safe and racing was dangerous."
"Track time is my enemy"
- Frank Perron
"I remember when sex was safe and racing was dangerous."
Paddock Bend aka Jihad Alley is the most important corner on the track.cuda6666 wrote:We're all about turn 1 because of the pucker factor, but, truth be told, it's not the most important turn on the track. Obviously, because it's so long, you need to maintain a good pace through it, but it leads into a slow corner, not a long straight.
Raj
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No, but you can sure loose lots of time there! Better pucker up and keep your foot in it!cuda6666 wrote:We're all about turn 1 because of the pucker factor, but, truth be told, it's not the most important turn on the track. Obviously, because it's so long, you need to maintain a good pace through it, but it leads into a slow corner, not a long straight.
Joe Lu
#24 ST1 STi
#24 ST1 STi
I believe the "keep your foot in it" part is also about staying on the track. I've never seen a corner where this is more important. ](*,)zip4zat wrote: Better pucker up and keep your foot in it!
Subaru Legacy GT #67
"Track time is my enemy"
- Frank Perron
"I remember when sex was safe and racing was dangerous."
"Track time is my enemy"
- Frank Perron
"I remember when sex was safe and racing was dangerous."
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