auxilary Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvY382V9jiA&feature=player_embedded#! http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/auto-x-road-racing/664715-my-free-private-track-time-moroso-palm-beach-raceway.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Its a volvo. Figures.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Wow I'm a member on that site. Wow that is bad he's driving as if he was on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz21 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I have no sound on my work computer so I don't know if I'm missing anything important, but...wow, I love his "control" of the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two80z4me Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 thats how its done, ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Did not look fun ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Douche' Racing. FYI... the most dangerous and scariest person on a race track is someone who has done between 3 and 7 track days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 why is that? because they've had just enough experience to think they're experts, and try to show off their "skills"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 why is that? because they've had just enough experience to think they're experts, and try to show off their "skills"? Yup. Generally by track day 4 the newbie has: 1. A couple close calls and was able to avoid going off the track - "I can catch it if things go wrong." 2. Has passed a number of people driving much more expensive and supposedly faster cars - "I'm a skilled MF because I just passed the guy driving a GT3RSR." 3. They've posted videos of their track day exploits on YouTube - "My peeps keep telling me how fast I am and the mad skills I have as a racer." 4. Has just purchased their first set of DOT-R tires - "I should be seconds per lap faster with these skins." 5. Has just moved into the intermediate group where they can pass with just a point by - "Everyone in this group recognizes my mad skills and will quickly give me the point-bys I need." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yup... It's pretty sad really... No safety... No helmets, and the guy is sliding it around thinking he is a pro. Sad... We were all there once, but man, posting something like this, I'd be embarrassed... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hehe, I understand the feeling. I did 2 track days on separate occasions in my neon, and I can relate, but at the same time I was also thinking "eh, I shouldn't get too cocky" This guy, however, just plain SUCKS. If you listen to his gibberish, he compares himself to Tiff Nedell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Alex, You used to ride motorcycles, so you can also relate from that standpoint... It's like the guy who's got about 6-9 months on his first sport bike... same exact thing... Madd Stun-A YO! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yup. Generally by track day 4 the newbie has: 1. A couple close calls and was able to avoid going off the track - "I can catch it if things go wrong." 2. Has passed a number of people driving much more expensive and supposedly faster cars - "I'm a skilled MF because I just passed the guy driving a GT3RSR." 3. They've posted videos of their track day exploits on YouTube - "My peeps keep telling me how fast I am and the mad skills I have as a racer." 4. Has just purchased their first set of DOT-R tires - "I should be seconds per lap faster with these skins." 5. Has just moved into the intermediate group where they can pass with just a point by - "Everyone in this group recognizes my mad skills and will quickly give me the point-bys I need." Yep, I see it almost every weekend. They are usually the people on craigslist selling bent race car chassis as well. If someone wants to see these guys in action, just go to WSIR on almost any given weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Alex, You used to ride motorcycles, so you can also relate from that standpoint... It's like the guy who's got about 6-9 months on his first sport bike... same exact thing... Madd Stun-A YO! Mike I still do! Sad fact: I have never wheelied on purpose. When I started riding I was half geared, (was missing boots/pants, but I wore hiking boots with ankle protection) I took MSF, and I never felt invincible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 One of my favorites on YouTube: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two80z4me Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'm almost out of the "like a boss, I'm lewis hamilton in a Datsun" phase, but then again I was never in that mentality because everytime I've gone I'm with guys who whoop my but and don't let me forget it, but we all still have a blast. Just keep each other in check. This is the fastest time of the day at our auto-x last weekend, you can see most of the road course in this video: I unfortunatly had to work course during his run. However there was a point to posting that video, in the back sweeper we had about 4 new guys go off, One, in a tuned evo with a big time attack sticker on the back, the guy was about 20 (go figure) One, in a riced out integra. One, in a $100,000 cobra kit car that was race prepared and inexperienced in the rain and the last one was in a F-mod. all were extremely cocky before hand, especially mr.timeattackhero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Haha, do you see the seat flying forward everytime he brakes? Must be broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStarS30Z Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Corvette interiors ain't the most luxurious place on the planet haha. That was a SUPER nice lookin course though. I have a tendency to think stereotypically that any schmoe with an Evo thinks they're automatically a time attack hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 After watching the video and reading the comments that followed, I didn't know the point or the reason for posting it. I thought about all the driver errors, starting with no helmet, hand position on wheel, no apparent turn in, center position, track out placement, on going chit-chat and so forth. The list was ongoing and seemingly endless. Then I realized what the problem really was, and why this is a video worth posting here on HBZ. Forget about the long list of driver problems and realize that he, the driver, had no instruction whatsoever. The person in the right seat was a boob and if he is a qualified instructor with that group, their instructor program needs to be reworked. I didn't hear any instruction whatsoever. Where were turn in, apex, track out comments and their meanings. I didn't hear braking points mentioned or where to start to accelerate or......................All track drivers needed to start somewhere and the more fortunate drivers with natural ability can progress more quickly than others who need to be provided with tiny step by step instruction. As an instructor, I try to determine a new drivers ability by listening to what he has to say before we go on track. I always ask my students to concentrate on the task at hand and forget about the rest of his or her life when we are in the car together. I seriously doubt that this driver gained much by riding with the boob in the other seat. After years of doing track events, I need instruction and help from others who watch my driving style from the other seat and make suggestions. Instruction and seat time are big components to progression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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