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Originally Posted by Panteracer
Greg I agree that following someone that is close
to you can really help your line
When I first started tracking in my old 65 mustang (Chet's car)
I ran with a supercharged Nsx at Thunderhill... we ran 7 sessions
and I would lead one time then him the next... we both figured
out where we were slow and fast... by the end of the day we
picked up over 6 seconds in lap times, went thru three tanks of gas
and my tires and brakes were gone...
Still remember all the fun we had
Bob
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Love that!!
I really don't want to run by myself - it's so boring... I actually think I make way more mistakes - and typically I'm running slower!
I love to see a car half track away (really it's probably 3 or 4 turns) and try to see how quickly (if possible) to close the gap. In order to do that I have to hit all my marks -- be smooth - make no mistakes - and get into the throttle earlier and harder.... that's when I'm having the most fun.
I actually want to be a "student" of the game... learning from the mistakes - trying to remember the better lines... what worked and what didn't... and play like I'm racing. Could I get the guy up the inside because the next line I need to be inside -- or should I take him on the outside to set up the next turn... even if I don't actually make the move.
I've learned to never take a point by until I'M ready.... and I trust that he's going to point me by and then not pinch me off! I have to see body english - that the guy is checking his mirrors and knows I'm there... and that he's capable of running off line to let me by. I don't mind buying parts and paying Ron Sutton - but that $30,000 fix for the wrecked Lotus (Alex was driving) is just wasting money.