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Originally Posted by orthojoe
Thanks! I'd be happy to give you a ride at my next track day.  |
Thanks, Joe. You’re a scholar and a gentleman.
And a decent driver, too, I might add. I watched your video recently, the one of you driving Laguna Seca in your Spyder.
You turned a 1:45.45. Woof!
That’s quick. (Reference for others: Randy Pobst, a successful, professional racer, turned a 1:41.64 in a Cayman R, which is arguably a bit quicker car.)
Re-watching that video this weekend, I’m more impressed than ever. That was a smooth and tidy job, excellent throttle control, good line, and a smooth, drama-free lap. You clearly have some time in hand; I’m guessing you could knock two seconds off this time without difficulty. Of course, that’s going to be pushing closer to the limit and may be exceeding a prudent pace. It’s all very nice to say one should be prepared to push one’s car off a cliff whenever tracking a car … but how about we don’t venture too close to the edge of that cliff, eh?
You did a good job, Joe. One way or another you’ve had excellent instruction, and unlike so many I see, you paid attention to the instruction. It shows. Watching you, I’d say that you also are blessed with some natural talent. Again, well done.
I think I’d take you up on your kind offer if I lived within driving distance. I’m in the Midwest, though.
Thanks. Always a pleasure corresponding with a fellow enthusiast.