Lap Timers - what does everyone use?

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Gread,

Excellent point! And yes, admit i am far from perfect and video does indeed help.

[StephanAlfa]

Hi Greg, Steve:
Good point. I was inquiring on video. And reading Greg's message I went back to see Steve's video and too saw several (misses) and points that "could have done better".
I take the Ferrari would fall under SSU class... track record for SSU at NHIS (chicane-chicane) is 1:15.20 ... your times were 1.26 + and by calculating how many points you missed (I counted 6 just by watching the video once and these I only observed on hitting the apex right at a quick glance) that would translate to 6.6 seconds in a lap (if I am doing the math right). The rest is just having the braking points and you would be closer to track record.

Soooo T Gordon (the real one ): the solution would be a camera and the walkie-talkie with a headphone?
I have a separate comment on suggestions for a camera and got several nice tips.
Ciao!

[enjoythemusic]

Hi Greg, Steve:
Good point. I was inquiring on video. And reading Greg's message I went back to see Steve's video and too saw several (misses) and points that "could have done better".

Feel so abused Actually, i know a few missed, but as a guy who wants to do better guess you guys need to talk to me at NHIS. Sadly, am doing a single-seater in 2007 so ridealong to help is impossible Maybe i can ride along with you during a session. ALL help is ALWAYS appreciated.

[StephanAlfa]

You can ride with me. Italian car to Italian car. Please don't be sad, I only meant to point out what you can learn from the video, sorry
For other high powered cars perhaps other instructors can assit.
I think another factor is puttting a high value car on the track and afraid of something happening to it. That in itself has got to make any driver loose time.
Va benne cosi?
Ciao

[enjoythemusic]

You can ride with me. Italian car to Italian car. Please don't be sad, I only meant to point out what you can learn from the video, sorry

MANY thanks, i'll take you up on the offer! Not sad at all, on the contrary. i WANT to hear constructive criticize. Look, am not Senna or Schumacher... or even a <insert guy with three or more years of seat time>

For other high powered cars perhaps other instructors can assist.

High power? rear wheel 180hp/165tq at 3k lbs??? Guess when we add the supercharger this summer it will be kinda high(ish) power... but not really given the power-to-weight ratio (w/supercharger 310hp/250tq at rw)

I think another factor is putting a high value car on the track and afraid of something happening to it. That in itself has got to make any driver loose time.

Well, umm... actually, drive it like i stole it and mod her like there is ZERO resale value. Color me the opposite of concourse guys. Don't get me wrong, ensure she is 100%+ mechanically/electrically solid for TRACK (ab)use. FYI: that car goes for a mere $25 to 30k, a WRx is about the same and a new Miata when you get really tweaking it...

Va benne cosi?
Ciao

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