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Originally Posted by GrabberGT
To add to my continuing review of the show...
I posted this on another thread here as well about Road America coverage.
Thought the Optima Batteries "How Its Made" show they stuck in the middle of this episode ruined its momentum. It was interesting and necessary for the primary sponsor but did not flow very well with the show.
All the rest was pretty good. I'd like to see the viewpoint of those on the roadcourse who have decided to just relax and enjoy the cruise. Not everyone is there to set a new personal best. I, like Im sure many others, are a little nervous about getting out on the big track. Especially when all thats shown is the serious competitors and the now 2 wrecks that have occurred. Since this show is more about the experience than the competition, I think viewers and prospective participants need to know that its OK to just come and cruise around the track at a safe speed. There is no pressure to waste a set of tires or risk destroying your ride.
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I also thought the same about the Optima coverage, but, they are the title sponser. Without them, no series. Since RA is there "hometrack", that's why it was there turn I'm sure.
You are not the only one that is nervous. Everyone should be, keeps you focused. I'm sure you could ask Kyle or Bret or Danny, but I'm pretty sure there are a few nerves before they get out on track. MIS for some reason scared the $#!? out of me. 10 laps later, I felt much better.
It is OK, in the novice group, to go out and cruise. I'm sure you'll be asked to pit and let faster cars go by as there is no passing allowed in novice. I'm no sure however, how many people are content with just cruising a few laps. When you're strapped in with a helmet on, its hard not to want to improve session after session, at least for me.
I'm content with being in the middle of the pack and having a great time, but if I see a late model Corvette or other, that is a few tenths faster, then it's game-on next session. I'm gonna go out and run him down, safely, within my personal limits of course.
It is scary when you see a car balled up at an event. Even worse when he's two cars in front of you. There has been a total of 7 cars that I'm aware of that have been involved in some sort of contact with a barrier or another car.
This is real life no doubt.
You all saw James in the OLC and Ken with the Z28. Not sure what the proper etiquette is about talking about other's misfortunes, so it's best not to I guess. No one has been hurt, that is the most important part.
I can't wait for the last event in Pittsburgh. I wish Sebring was possible, its just too far.