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Re: road racers vs. autocrossers

To: Eric Linnhoff <eric10mm@qni.com>
Subject: Re: road racers vs. autocrossers
From: Dale Thomas <dthomas@gv.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 11:25:36 -0800
Eric Linnhoff wrote:

> Here's sort of a silly question but one that I may pursue someday if the
> finances allow.
>
> Do autocross drivers make better road racers or do road racers make better
> autocross drivers?
>
> In other words, would a lot of experience in one type of racing greatly
> advance the learning curve of a beginner in the other venue?
>
> See you on course.
>
> Eric Linnhoff in KC
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> <eric10mm@qni.com>
>
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I would say autoxers make better road racers when compared to a novice with no
experience. You can see it on the track, they are smoother and usually faster.
I'll let you know how a road racer does in an autox in a few weeks  :-)  One
thing I will have to adjust too, and that's going full tilt out of the box.
I'm used to going hard for a couple of laps then when it settles down a bit, I
put my head down and disappear.

   Dale



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