SCCA Solo San Diego National Tour/El Toro ProSolo 4/27-29 & 5/4-6
#16
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I can't wait for the pro!
Last edited by griceiv; May 1, 2012 at 12:53 PM.
#17
It was great meeting you guys too. I'm glad I could help out. I simply asked Eric, "Hey, do you guys run R6s just to cope with the weight of the car?" His response was priceless. "What do you mean, they're A6s...*gasp*"
You and Tasha did a great job driving that monster. I really wish you guys could've added to the STU excitement though. Boy was that great competition.
All I can say of my own performance is: Wow, that was an eye opener. I really let my nerves get to me and I wasn't on my game at all. Oh well, now I've got my first tour in the books. Hopefully I can put on a better showing at the Pro this weekend.
You and Tasha did a great job driving that monster. I really wish you guys could've added to the STU excitement though. Boy was that great competition.
All I can say of my own performance is: Wow, that was an eye opener. I really let my nerves get to me and I wasn't on my game at all. Oh well, now I've got my first tour in the books. Hopefully I can put on a better showing at the Pro this weekend.
I wanna hear more about the tire mess up! Sounds hilarious!
Last edited by ratt_finkel; May 1, 2012 at 04:16 PM.
#18
Here are my videos:
Saturday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk_Dp5WE7Kc&hd=1
I mis-shifted going back to 2nd on the downhill near the end. Ended up coasting in 4th until I could correct it.
Sunday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a49dyT4pyCk&hd=1
Lessons I learned:
1. You don't have to brake nearly as much going uphill
2. There's a whole lot more grip out there than you probably think, don't brake when a lift or flat-out WOT will suffice.
3. Correct line choice is everything, and it's definitely harder to drive the line you've walked when there are elevation changes involved.
4. Don't get sucked in by cleverly placed pointer or slalom cones.
5. Just relax and have fun
Saturday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk_Dp5WE7Kc&hd=1
I mis-shifted going back to 2nd on the downhill near the end. Ended up coasting in 4th until I could correct it.
Sunday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a49dyT4pyCk&hd=1
Lessons I learned:
1. You don't have to brake nearly as much going uphill
2. There's a whole lot more grip out there than you probably think, don't brake when a lift or flat-out WOT will suffice.
3. Correct line choice is everything, and it's definitely harder to drive the line you've walked when there are elevation changes involved.
4. Don't get sucked in by cleverly placed pointer or slalom cones.
5. Just relax and have fun
#29
Evolving Member
you'all hear that Mark Smith's hauler burnt to the ground? sounds like the saved the trailer/car but damn...