[Fot] Line question

[Jim Norlin]

Good advise from all.  The one additional thing that I can add is that 
in our local SCCA vintage races, I often have a Formula Atlantic or a 
big bruiser of a Camaro closing on my Spitfire at 40-50 mph at the end 
of a straight or powering by me entering the straightaway.  In these 
situations I make it abundantly clear that I see them, I'm staying 
outside and they have the line.

On 6/24/2012 6:56 AM, marty sukey wrote:
> Question for the masses on the proper line usage on track from a newbie.  I
> have only been in the heat of the battle twice so far and am doing my best to
> keep out of your guys and gals way :). Knowing that at this point I am much
> slower than everybody else. During the times I am exiting a corner and I see I
> am holding up a much faster car (everybody) I tend to exit in a way that
> leaves me out of the way leaving plenty of room so I can point the following
> car or cars by and them maintain the racing line. While spectating this
> weekend I really tried to pay attention at Mid-Ohio the last two days to see
> how other drivers were handling it. It looked like a 50/50 deal, some drivers
> maintained the line and made the overtaking driver go around them at the next
> opportunity and some followed my strategy and kept the heck out of the way. As
> I go through this learning curve I want to do what is safe for the other cars
> out there. How about some feedback from you guys who are going to pass me. I
> know it is probably corner and situation dependent but in general, what would
> you like to see me do? In addition, if you are ever around me on track and you
> notice something please do not hesitate to make a recommendation, tactfully of
> course :)
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> Thanks,
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> Marty
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