My first experience driving a RHD car was in England about 17 years ago. The
biggest problem I had was learning how to proceed through the round abouts.
The first few times I entered I would look to the left and then drive into
it. Well as you can guess I was almost creamed by a driver already inside
the circle and approaching from my right. The fellow followed me until I
pulled over. He then yelled at me "You bloody imbecile, you are support to
give way in a round about". So I figured out very quickly to look right
before entering.
I started racing a RHD Lotus last summer and had no such problems. At least
with my helmet on I really can't tell if anyone is yelling at me. Also no
problem getting used to shifting with my left hand.
Phil Roettjer
53 Lotus 6
-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Seibert [mailto:ckchapel@fast.net]
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 8:49 PM
To: Erichreich@aol.com; vintage-race@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: RHD
ERICH - I've been driving a RHD Morgan on the street for 16 years and on the
track for the last three. Occasionally a little difficult on the street,
it's sometimes a b*tch trying to pass on a narrow country road (usually the
terrified look on my wife's face tells me it's unsafe!) and you must
practice your hook shot for those in-the-basket- toll booths. But I think
it's a big advantage on the track where most tracks run clockwise and most
turns are right-handers, really helps you to see lines and apexes. Don't
know if it helps your lap times but it does help your confidence/comfort
zone.
Cheers, Craig Seibert 1968 Morgan +8 car no. 611 "Duff Morgan
Racing"
PS You'll master left-handed shifting in no time at all.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Erichreich@aol.com
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 12:29 PM
To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
Subject: RHD
Hello. I have never driven a RHD car before. I am considering buying a
vintage racer, possibly a RHD example. My concern is making the transition
from LHD to RHD under race conditions. Any thoughts/comments/experience?
Thanks in advance. Erich.
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