NHMS 3 was awesome

[rousespointer]

The results seem to load up fine for me. The only thing I noticed is that the SSGT results were a copy of one of the other classes, not the actual results...looks like a minor copy and paste issue.

[Neptune441]

I had a blast both days and not fully realizing that i was amongst the running for a trophy on sunday was a suprise! None the less i'm happy with finishing 2nd in St2! I thought Run group 4 on Saturday was well run with all the instructors and new students, definitely alot better than April's event. Props goes out to all COM Leaders as they continue event after event making each very well organized and run.

[Grippy]

That was a great event! No incidents at all to slow down the works. Great driving guys! Congrats to all the students!
Although it got a little steamy on Sat, the weather was pretty good overall, and Sunday was perfect for fast lap times, warm but not too hot, and dry. The ride along seemed to go over very well. I saw lots of smiling new faces.The BBQ was even better than the July one, lots of great food and drink, and maybe one or two white lies told.

Thanks to all the people that do all the behind the scenes work to put these events together. I believe we put on one of the best programs in the country.

[stevetracy]

Is anyone else getting a 404 error when attempting to access the results?

Only from the front page http://www.comscc.org/news/category/event-results/

http://www.comscc.org/news/events/results/

the above link gives a 404. It's missing the "category" folder and a dash "-", the following links both work:

http://www.comscc.org/news/category/event-results/

http://www.comscc.org/events/results/vi ... 2009-08-02

HTH

Great event, see you in Sept.

[Mick]

Oops, sorry about that. Bad link in the news post. Fixed now.

[stevetracy]

I have to comment on the quality of on and off-track instruction, very impressed being new to COMSCC as of NHMS2. Attending the last two events and comparing the quality of instruction and the schedule layout I have to say both were great! Already looking forward to the 2010 events I missed at Mt. Tremblant and other tracks earlier this year.

I attend a variety of club and other events throughout the year at 3-4 other regional tracks in NJ, PA, etc. Some offer more track time, others about the same, and there tends sometimes to be a focus on "how much" track time vs. what you do with it in those events. Sometimes the instruction is more formal, sometimes less formal, but I don't usually see the level tracking of progress and follow-through between events I found with COMSCC. There is better hand-off across events, more emphasis on consistency and pairing up instructors appropriately to car/driver (how that is done, IDK, but good job to whomever pulls that off!).

COMSCC sets the bar a little higher IMHO and ensures people are safe, demonstrate appropriate skills, and show understanding/knowledge of the course, also how to leverage the NHMS course layout for higher speed and consistency in driving. A lot of times at other events I see a snap judgement on skills, safety, etc. but usually less emphasis on consistency and improving overall performance. These NHMS events are a great value, I'm trying to encourage other people new to the track that this is a really great approach, just give it at least two events, and they will realize how much value they're getting.

I'd like to thank Stephan and both my on-course instructors Jack and Gary for their invaluable input and considerable investment in time, much appreciated! I cannot believe the difference between start of NHMS 2 and the last part of Saturday NHMS 3 - I've run NHMS in the past but if I was just turned loose after an "idiot check ride" for "yeah he doesn't drool or run into things" I wouldn't have progressed much at all with twice the time on track without their instruction. Someone at home in CT actually asked me why I was going to "school" given the time I spend running HPDE days and TT's elsewhere, the short answer was I always learn something new and useful, like my 8th grade shop teacher said, people left alone too often practice their mistakes.

Now if I can just manage my work and home schedule to stay both days next event, there might be two Sentra SE-R's in Class ST-Miata, um, I mean ST4 for the Time Trial

[StephanAlfa]

Glad everyone had a great time. I had tons of fun teaching the class on Saturday.
I am sorry I could not be there on Sunday but had to spend time with the family becasue of my heavy travel schedule.
That being said, I will see you all in the October event only.
Cheers to all for making a great event.

[StephanAlfa]

Glad everyone had a great time. I had tons of fun teaching the class on Saturday.
I am sorry I could not be there on Sunday but had to spend time with the family because of my heavy travel schedule.
That being said, I will see you all in the October event only.
Cheers to all for making a great event.

[TroyV]

I have to comment on the quality of on and off-track instruction, very impressed being new to COMSCC as of NHMS2. Attending the last two events and comparing the quality of instruction and the schedule layout I have to say both were great! Already looking forward to the 2010 events I missed at Mt. Tremblant and other tracks earlier this year.

I attend a variety of club and other events throughout the year at 3-4 other regional tracks in NJ, PA, etc. Some offer more track time, others about the same, and there tends sometimes to be a focus on "how much" track time vs. what you do with it in those events. Sometimes the instruction is more formal, sometimes less formal, but I don't usually see the level tracking of progress and follow-through between events I found with COMSCC. There is better hand-off across events, more emphasis on consistency and pairing up instructors appropriately to car/driver (how that is done, IDK, but good job to whomever pulls that off!).

COMSCC sets the bar a little higher IMHO and ensures people are safe, demonstrate appropriate skills, and show understanding/knowledge of the course, also how to leverage the NHMS course layout for higher speed and consistency in driving. A lot of times at other events I see a snap judgement on skills, safety, etc. but usually less emphasis on consistency and improving overall performance. These NHMS events are a great value, I'm trying to encourage other people new to the track that this is a really great approach, just give it at least two events, and they will realize how much value they're getting.

I'd like to thank Stephan and both my on-course instructors Jack and Gary for their invaluable input and considerable investment in time, much appreciated! I cannot believe the difference between start of NHMS 2 and the last part of Saturday NHMS 3 - I've run NHMS in the past but if I was just turned loose after an "idiot check ride" for "yeah he doesn't drool or run into things" I wouldn't have progressed much at all with twice the time on track without their instruction. Someone at home in CT actually asked me why I was going to "school" given the time I spend running HPDE days and TT's elsewhere, the short answer was I always learn something new and useful, like my 8th grade shop teacher said, people left alone too often practice their mistakes.

Now if I can just manage my work and home schedule to stay both days next event, there might be two Sentra SE-R's in Class ST-Miata, um, I mean ST4 for the Time Trial

That is a great write up. Thanks for sharing.

Boy...ST4 is turning out to be a big class.

[cfossum]

Yes, ST4 is getting bigger!
Just wait until I get the neon resurrected (another Canton, CT car!)
-Carl

[chaos4NH]

Yes, ST4 is getting bigger!
Just wait until I get the neon resurrected (another Canton, CT car!)
-Carl

Hhhhhhmmmm, looking like the Nissan Ghetto Car might need a new motor (only 200,000 + on the one in the car) and an upgrade from the Tien suspension. Jay? Need a winter project?