Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, that will learn ya ....... stay out of the beer tents in Munich during Oktoberfest ........


humfrz

I'll be sure to stay out of all beer tents at work.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by echo419

I think I should become a MOD here. thoughts?

...... I think that you need to re-think that .......


humfrz

[spike021]

only somewhat off-topic, but I signed up for my first HPDE D:

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

Pretty much, yup.

That simulated momentum, coasting feature is pretty handy.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Just say there is a dinner planned. He will show up.

...eventually.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by spike021

only somewhat off-topic, but I signed up for my first HPDE D:

Also on my list of things to do... And figuring out autocross.

Sadly, I would need to put the rear seats back in if I wanted to be in STX or whatever. I'd feel dumb in whatever ridiculous race-prepped class that interior modifications would put me in...

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Also on my list of things to do... And figuring out autocross.

Sadly, I would need to put the rear seats back in if I wanted to be in STX or whatever. I'd feel dumb in whatever ridiculous race-prepped class that interior modifications would put me in...

Definitely excited for it! Just hope it's worth it.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by spike021

Definitely excited for it! Just hope it's worth it.

Oh it will be. You're just gonna hate yourself for getting hooked.

Which group did sign up with?

[spike021]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Oh it will be. You're just gonna hate yourself for getting hooked.

Which group did sign up with?

Hooked on driving! It’s a bit pricey but sounds like it’s one of the better groups. Hoping it’ll be a good start point to get warmed up to track driving and then maybe I can do the 86challenge beginner class a few times.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by spike021

Hooked on driving! It’s a bit pricey but sounds like it’s one of the better groups. Hoping it’ll be a good start point to get warmed up to track driving and then maybe I can do the 86challenge beginner class a few times.

Ya, they're on the pricey side, but definitely worth it for a first timer. Good coaching, good equipment (they give you in-ear receiver so you can hear your coach), very well organized and a catered lunch. Just focus on getting comfortable with the car and learning the line, speed will follow. Once you get comfortable with the car and traffic flow (seamless point-bys, etc) you'll be right at home at 86cup

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by spike021

Hooked on driving! It’s a bit pricey but sounds like it’s one of the better groups. Hoping it’ll be a good start point to get warmed up to track driving and then maybe I can do the 86challenge beginner class a few times.

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Ya, they're on the pricey side, but definitely worth it for a first timer.

I am a big fan of their series. It has helped me a lot over the years.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I am a big fan of their series. It has helped me a lot over the years.

Quite different than "hooking in SF"

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Ya, they're on the pricey side, but definitely worth it for a first timer. Good coaching, good equipment (they give you in-ear receiver so you can hear your coach), very well organized and a catered lunch. Just focus on getting comfortable with the car and learning the line, speed will follow. Once you get comfortable with the car and traffic flow (seamless point-bys, etc) you'll be right at home at 86cup

+1 for focusing exclusively on safety. Driving around a circuit looks deceptively simple when watching from the bleachers. In reality, it's a whole different animal than driving on public roads.

There's way more going on and even when taking a parade lap, it all comes at you pretty quickly because the environment and visual cues are all brand new.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

+1 for focusing exclusively on safety. Driving around a circuit looks deceptively simple when watching from the bleachers. In reality, it's a whole different animal than driving on public roads.

There's way more going on and even when taking a parade lap, it all comes at you pretty quickly because the environment and visual cues are all brand new.

And thanks to race sims those visuals are not new at all, the problem would be dealing with G-force and heat. In my case i catch a headache in few turns, specially on slamom