Well, I don't know about everyone else, but I am jealous. Way to go Eric.
Mike Faggart
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>From: "Eric R. Wittinger" <wittiner@ee.pdx.edu>
>Reply-To: "Eric R. Wittinger" <wittiner@ee.pdx.edu>
>To: Datsun Roadster <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Race car drivering expereince
>Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 12:41:03 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hi List!
>
>Well 2 weeks ago I finally did it! I took out my 67 1600 racecar to the
>PIR track for a drivers school for my Race license. All I have to say what
>a blast!! I have never had so much fun driving a roadster, or any other
>car for that matter! This is some thing I think every one should at least
>try, even if it is not with a roadster. I learned quite a lot about
>driving. I know quite a lot already (lots of reading and practice during
>regular driving), but nothing replaces the experience I gained from
>spending some time on the track at speed. What might be wondering what at
>speed was; well in this case I was managing around 90-105mph down the
>straits. and I have no idea what in the corners, too much going on to
>guess (there is no Speedo just a tack).
>
>It is also a great feeling to pass other newer cars and never see them
>again. Some of that was also based on everyone being a new driver, but when
>I can pull away from 99-2000 mustangs in the corners to the point they
>can no longer catch me on the straits, I learned my roadster really can
>conner and high speeds great!!!
>
>Really there were only a few cars that could stay with me in the corners,
>they were a group (3) Subaru WRX's (they passed me), and a few other people
>out with race
>cars.
>
>Some of you might say well that is a race car all set up to go fast and
>with nice wide sticky race tires... wrong.... I was unable to get race
>tires in time so I was running on 65 series 2 year old balding Costco tires
>on stock rims (left over from my street car). As for the motor it is far
>from a hot motor in fact I know nothing about it other then I picked it
>up with a parts car, about 2 years ago and it had been sitting for 4+
>years. It is also a 411 motor, now with the few necessary parts for it
>to run correctly in a roadster (oil pan, dizzy, motor mounts). As for
>suspension well now that was set up. Front comp setup with kyb adjustable
>(red ones) and rear comp springs
>with rear sway bar and a few other little things.
>
>I just thought I would share in this wonderful experience with you all, I
>haven't had such pain in my face from grinning so hard in a long time!!!
>
>All I can say is I am hooked and hope to do well with my newly started
>racing hobby. updates to follow as things get started.
>
>Eric
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