Ted, in general I agree with your suggestions.
However, and this is a big however, I strongly disagree
with your advice to be "off the racing line to stay
out of peoples' way."
If slower cars and newer drivers aren't on the line, they
aren't predictable.
My instructors tell me to always stay on the line (in my Vee)
and let the fast cars figure out how and when to pass me.
I watch my mirrors closely and point folks around.
Having been in the position of passing a car occasionally it's
comforting to get the acknowledgement from the car being
overtaken.
Again, in general, I agree with your comments.
Cheryl Barnes
FVee
EHSMITH.US.ORACLE.COM wrote:
>
> you'll be spending much of your track time off the racing line to stay out of
> peoples way.
>
> >
>
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>
> Subject: New to the sport
> Date: 29 Jul 97 17:55:17
> From: "DonnieM476@aol.com" <vintage-race-owner@autox.team.net>
> Reply-To: DonnieM476@aol.com
> To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
>
> I have been a race fan for years, and have finally decided to become a racer
> as well as a fan. I have a question, for a first timer, should I look at SCCA
> racing or would vintage racing be better? I am on a limited budget, and have
> more time than money. Maybe an SCCA class with a street drivable car?
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