Well on sunday april 3rd I will be in miami at the Homestead track for my first event with my Hype R.

Just wanted to talk to you track ****** and see what I should expect for my first event and if there is anything I should do or say to the instructor?

I know how to heel-toe pretty consistanly now, I am comfortable with the car as well... wonder if ill get signed off on my first event?

any and all input welcome

 

Be honest and relax.
take your time and build up your speed as you feel more comfortable.
Besure that your caR is up to the task of beating on it.

 

you will come back from your first session trembling, shaking, yet have the biggest ****-eating grin...

after 5 minutes, you will realize that you weren't really "driving" all those other times you were flying up that on ramp

 

Just take your time at Homestead. Turn.. 4 (IIRC, maybe 5) can be a bastard. Do NOT lift in that turn. Other than that, it's not too damaging of a track.. but Sebring would have been a better first time track.

Anyways, don't worry about heel-toe. Concentrate on feeling what the car is doing and on learning the line. Heel toe, trail braking, etc is all crap that you should NOT be focusing on during your first events. I'm assuming this is a weishenspeed (old school nickname we've had after the trackspeed issue) / chin motorsports so there is a good chance of getting signed off.. however that doesn't mean anything. Don't even worry about that and after you get signed off try to find Seth J (instructor that will be there driving a 98 ITR as well) to get some more instruction/etc from him. Sadly after looking over the instructor list I can't say who else to talk to.. it seems that all the old Chin instructors that we used to race with are no longer instructing

 

Make sure you eat and drink well during the day, You won't believe how much engery you use.

 

Three very good reponses

y shi - who remembers 'the shakes' after his 1st time on the track

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave-ROR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I'm assuming this is a weishenspeed (old school nickname we've had after the trackspeed issue) / chin motorsports so there is a good chance of getting signed off.. however that doesn't mean anything. Don't even worry about that and after you get signed off try to find Seth J (instructor that will be there driving a 98 ITR as well) to get some more instruction/etc from him. Sadly after looking over the instructor list I can't say who else to talk to.. it seems that all the old Chin instructors that we used to race with are no longer instructing </TD></TR></TABLE>

yup, unless you are a natural (there are those people out there)
getting signed off you first time doesn't do anything but boost your ego

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Make sure you eat and drink well during the day, You won't believe how much engery you use.

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And since i know Mike I have to add: He meant WATER, not alcohol!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave-ROR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

And since i know Mike I have to add: He meant WATER, not alcohol! </TD></TR></TABLE>


haha true, mike i think i'll be out there to 'spectate' with v-attack if he comes out as well

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Be honest and relax.
take your time and build up your speed as you feel more comfortable.
Besure that your caR is up to the task of beating on it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes.. i will do a full inspection on the car.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave-ROR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

And since i know Mike I have to add: He meant WATER, not alcohol! </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol... long islands own me at the track


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave-ROR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just take your time at Homestead. Turn.. 4 (IIRC, maybe 5) can be a bastard. Do NOT lift in that turn. Other than that, it's not too damaging of a track.. but Sebring would have been a better first time track.

Anyways, don't worry about heel-toe. Concentrate on feeling what the car is doing and on learning the line. Heel toe, trail braking, etc is all crap that you should NOT be focusing on during your first events. I'm assuming this is a weishenspeed (old school nickname we've had after the trackspeed issue) / chin motorsports so there is a good chance of getting signed off.. however that doesn't mean anything. Don't even worry about that and after you get signed off try to find Seth J (instructor that will be there driving a 98 ITR as well) to get some more instruction/etc from him. Sadly after looking over the instructor list I can't say who else to talk to.. it seems that all the old Chin instructors that we used to race with are no longer instructing </TD></TR></TABLE>


ok cool.. i appreciate that... i will def. talk to him ... but i def. do want to learn the right lines for the car and learn how it will react on a Race track and not a curvey road.

If i get signed off ... i think i may still ask the instructor to stay with me for the remainder of the day just so i get the most possible knowlege.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yoshi234 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">y shi - who remembers 'the shakes' after his 1st time on the track </TD></TR></TABLE>

I still get em every time. It's sooo much a blast though, you'll love it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
after 5 minutes, you will realize that you weren't really "driving" all those other times you were flying up that on ramp </TD></TR></TABLE>

best quote ever...


Just relax, and don't worry too much about your speed, or passing people. Just concentrate on being smooth and driving the correct line.

 

 

i still remember my first track event like it was yesterday.

if you can, have an instructor at least ride with you while you're out. they will try to give you the "line" of the course. going out there without the "line" is not very confidence inspring. ask some of the vets and newbies what line they're taking as well. compare notes, etc.

and like the rest of the guys are saying. relax. it'll be your first event. drive in a way you guarantee you bring your car home in one piece. each event is a stepping stone.

kepani-who still gets the "jitters".


Modified by kepani at 9:23 PM 3/28/2005

 

Mike, from one lesser n00b to another n00b. Just relax, and drive. Trust me. Stop going over what you think you need to know. Just show up ready to learn.


&lt;--Waits for Mike to post on Monday while rocking the **** eating grin.

 

hey mike no off road drifts please

 

you's guys are making me nervious about the sexpo

 

Expo will be a blast!

I'll meet you there

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by warwagon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you's guys are making me nervious about the sexpo</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why?

 

Go with an open mind. It's a school where you will only benefit by paying as much attention as you can and taking everything in baby steps as you progress.

Even when you move up to more advanced groups later, you are constantly learning how much more you need to learn and practice. It's ongoing but that's also what makes it constantly interesting and challenging.

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If i get signed off ... i think i may still ask the instructor to stay with me for the remainder of the day just so i get the most possible knowlege. </TD></TR></TABLE>

The "solo sign off" is a common novice right of passage, even sort of a badge of honor. If it happens it happens, but your approach is the one that will teach you more, faster. I can't think of a better way to learn well than from in car instruction from a good instructor. You've got the right idea. As well, try to get some rides with instructors in their group which can be totally eye opening.

Look ahead, don't get stuck in your mirrors, concentrate on control and consistancy. There's alot more but just getting there and driving is the first hurdle.

What Marc said is exactly how I felt my first time. And even now I get a little spooked right before my first session of an event. Clear you rmind and just think driving.

Have fun and Greasy Grimey Dirty Down, Shiny Side Up!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you will come back from your first session trembling, shaking, yet have the biggest ****-eating grin...

after 5 minutes, you will realize that you weren't really "driving" all those other times you were flying up that on ramp </TD></TR></TABLE>

Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Look ahead, don't get stuck in your mirrors, concentrate on control and consistancy. There's alot more but just getting there and driving is the first hurdle.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Also don't focus too much on the car in front of you. Be aware of where it is but do not focus on that car. A lot of Novice HPDE students will start to focus on the car in front of them more than anything else which will cause you to NOT follow the line, and likely turn in early which could have bad consequences.

As said above, keep an open mind and just concentrate on what you and your car are doing. Listen to the instructors and take it slow. Check the mirrors near the passing zones (2 of them at homestead when I was last there with Chin) and point people by to prevent a traffic jam.. and because it's a LOT easier to concetrate when you don't have a car on your ***.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by opie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mike, from one lesser n00b to another n00b. Just relax, and drive. Trust me. Stop going over what you think you need to know. Just show up ready to learn.


&lt;--Waits for Mike to post on Monday while rocking the **** eating grin.</TD></TR></TABLE>

hahah you know it

 

Just make sure you give me the point by in the Xterra

Marc ---&gt; who might roll to coach Mike

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave-ROR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i dunno... but i do like the point you put down about not watching the car in front of you... when i used to trail ride my old 400ex... that was a problem for me... i would sometimes go a little fast for my abilities