Track Day gone bad!

[Jeff Higgins]

Originally posted by widebody911
It wasn't lifting that caused the problem - I have enough tread and downforce to handle that; it was my inexperience (my 2nd wheel-to-wheel race) and panic-braking that caused the crash

Awsome video, Thom. At least you are out there DOING it; I am envious as hell. I'll be doing the DE thing for a few more years (till the kids are out of school and some tuition money frees up), but my long range goal is to actually race. My hat is off to you.

I've done that exact same thing in a DE. Who here has not? The difference is, there is no one right outside your door trying to beat you into that corner. A little out of shape, correct it and drive on in the DE game. Not so with cars that close. Oh well, I hope it all worked out o.k. for you two. It doesn't look like you hit all that hard, and it looks like you and the guy in the 17 car were having a blast.

[artplumber]

Originally posted by Z-man
...BTW: It is my understanding that the guy video taping was kicked out of an event at The Glen the Monday after the Pocono event. He and the EVO driver who wrecked are friends, and that is why he stopped and continued to 'roll tape.'

-Z.

OK if the bonehead did something stupid again maybe he should be banned.

[Joe Ricard]

Shoulda never opened this thread. I am going to my 1st track lapping day in the morning.
Got several macho riced out fart can b-16 Mugen carbon fiber guys attending also.

Maybe I can stay in a different run group.

[Racerbvd]

Originally posted by Joe Ricard
Shoulda never opened this thread. I am going to my 1st track lapping day in the morning.
Got several macho riced out fart can b-16 Mugen carbon fiber guys attending also.

Maybe I can stay in a different run group.

Just be aware of everything around you and let faster cars pass and you will be fine.