WNY SCCA 2008 Autox Season and ***NOVICE SCHOOL***

[boardjnky4]

@Silver

That’s what the launch/brake section was supposed to help with… but unfortunately I saw a lot of people just slowing down instead of coming to a complete stop. Then when I’d ride with them, they were still nervous about using the full capabilities of the brakes, esp right before the 180 turn arounds at the back.

Being aggressive a little past your comfort level is really a tough thing to learn for some people, including me. I’m still working on it, ask Jim or John… it’s been something that I’ve been fighting with from the start. It’s why they still continually beat me in my own car humph

You’ve got a lot to learn your first year or two out… the more comfortable you get with “basic” things (looking ahead, etc), obviously the faster you’ll get. Sometimes I tell myself right at the start line “Just go fast.” Stupid as it sounds, it makes me remember to push my limits a little, or I wont improve. Also, ride with as many instructors as possible… it will make you realize you’ve been driving like it’s a Sunday cruise.

Sad part is that I actually did go through the launch/break section correctly. I was practically kissing the cones everytime.

@sureshot007

Thanks for everyone coming out and helping make the novice school smooth and disaster free. I know there was a moment there where I spun the Evo…let’s just say I spend too much time driving above my comfort level.

If you are a novice, at regular events there will always be instructors available to ride along with you on every run, just like today. So if you had a good time and want to get better, come on out to our next event in 2 weeks. I think everyone did a great job today. I saw a lot of improvement from everyone, and a lot of potential.

I need to get a ride along with you. I want to be in a car with you when your pushing things.