[Fot] Keeping a TR3 Safe from marauding Porsches

[BillDentin at aol.com]

In a message dated 01/03/2008 1:07:23 PM Central Standard Time, 
dave at microworks.net writes:


> I finally found an old video (probably from 1999) I was looking for 
> and captured about 38 seconds of it it to use in my class this 
> weekend at PIR.  One of the things that we stress to the Students is 
> the importance of maintaining a line so that you are predictable on 
> track.  Don't move over to allow a car by because you may not be 
> aware of another car also wanting to pass.
> 

AMEN to that.  This is a particular issue with new racers.  There is a 
subconscious urge for new racers to 'get out of the way.'  Big mistake.  Critical to 
stay on the traditional line.  If you see a faster car coming, point to where 
you would prefer to be passed, but also stay on the line and be aware you 
might not see everyone who is coming.  

Another thing I like to tell new racers is, while it is important to watch 
your mirrors, it is even more important to be deciding where you should be going 
next.  I recommend quick periodic glances to the mirrors, then back to 'where 
am I going next.  New racers often are preoccupied with their mirrors (which 
can scare them to death), causing them to stray off the line.

Bill Dentinger
  


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