How many of you planning to drive at Expo 3 will be on the track for the first time? I have yet to get on the track, but hope to make it out to an event before Expo. But as it stands right now, Expo will be my first track event. I must admit I am and will be pretty nervous. But after I lap the field a few times I should be pretty relaxed

 

It will be my first time as well. All I've done is a season of autocrossing. I was hoping to go to VIR in Feb., but with some recent events I doubt I'll have the money. Still I wouldn't be too nervous, just drive at your own pace.

 

Ive never even auto crossed my car. Ive ran it a few times at the drag strip, but thats about it. I know Expo is not a race, but Im still gonna be nervous when its time to roll.

 

Well said grandpa. nice Percentage

Larkin who wishes george would lend him 2 points


[Modified by EbboyPSi, 9:46 AM 12/31/2002]

 

took the words out of my mouth.

an ego is not needed for a first timer , get ready for a humbling experience....

edit - cause I spell like a retard.


[Modified by Doctor CorteZ, 3:49 PM 12/31/2002]

 

LOL, George is right, although I do believe the poster was joking about the "lapping" comment. I hope so...

Jason-
who always checks his ego at the gate, but still can't beat that damn red tank.

 

Expo has the potential of being my first time, although I've autocrossed.. I pretty much plan to just try to learn as much as I can and try and stay out of everyone else's way..

 

For the first timers, have fun out there, but don't drive over your heads. I'm pretty sure the instructors will make sure this doesn't happen, but you should go into this event with the intent of having fun, but you should also drive at 7/10's...not 10/10's. I recently went to a TrackTime school at Road America and the instructors were repeating the 7/10's thing over and over. Words to live by.

I'd hate to see some wadded up ITR's headed out of BeaveRun!! We recently had an event at Nelson Ledges and a few of the 1st timers had incidents, one of which was pretty expensive.

Here's some info...
http://www.soloracer.com/trackguide.html
http://www.soloracer.com/trackchecklist.html



[Modified by Brett@SoloRacer.com, 7:54 AM 12/31/2002]

 

come prepared to learn!!!

all the nervousness will go away after your 1st sesion, and the excitement sets in. from that point on out you will be hook on the (as yoshi says) "go fast crack pipe"!!!

 

Suggested reading for anyone with limited track experience:



And of course:

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[Modified by BABY NSX, 8:25 AM 12/31/2002]


[Modified by BABY NSX, 8:26 AM 12/31/2002]

 

relax grandpa

EDIT: whats 7/10 or 10/10?


[Modified by RTW DC2, 11:35 AM 12/31/2002]

 

It means don't go all out on the track...70% instead of 100%

 

 

My dear Sir,
"Driving at 10/10ths" means you are operating at your own maximum capabilities,
as you should well know!

 

I was nervous the first time on track. That is, until I actually got onto the track. At that point you become so busy that you really don't have time to be nervous anymore. Just concentrate on listening to your instructor and driving the car and you'll be fine.

 

You've 0wn3d yourself, Pops

 

It also helps to know in advance what you're going to be feeling the first time you're out on the track. The instructor will be trying to tell you about "the line", which is the place on the track (left edge to right edge) where you want to position the car for maximum lap times (basic concept, for maximum possible radius through the turns). Throughout your first session, you will be thinking to yourself, "I have no friggin' idea where I am or which turn I'm in". Don't worry when this happens; it happens to everyone. By the end of the first day, you will know where you are everywhere on the track, and be able to replay the "track video" in your head. The second day, you will be concentrating on understanding where you want to position your car to be on the line, and, when you know where you want it, trying to achieve that position each time you go around the track.

 

A classroom session including a discussion of the passing and other rules, and
showing a drawing of "the line" around Beaver Run will probably be required of Novices before they get on the track for the first time.


[Modified by Zygspeed, 3:10 PM 12/31/2002]

 

I think this is VERY important for first timers. Two things I think are super important for first time track event attendees.... classroom instruction....and an instructor in the car.


[Modified by Brett@SoloRacer.com, 12:10 PM 12/31/2002]

 

prepare your minds for an opportunity to learn....

and your soul to be sold to the devil for more track time!!

 

I a nice long highway drive!

 

i will have.....2700 miles straight from rio rico arizona....but i plan to stop in the eastern we-todd camp....will see what happens....

2700 on the way there and at least 3300 on the way back....what a way to spend 8 days.....

 

Slowass is a newbee I hope tha t my car returns good condition and I have a good time

 

Will there be classroom for Intermediates also? Reason asking, I have only one track day under my belt and I requested Intermediate ONLY because I thought the Novice group would be very full.

 

A Pre track classroom session will be Mandatory for Novice and Intermediate 1 and optional for Intermediate 2. This will happen while the Advanced class is on track for the first time. Should give everyone a comfortable feel as to what to expect when they get on track.

Trey