[RKDinOKC]

Before I started autocrossing I was a great driver (on public roadways). My first autocross I got 2nd...from the slowest time. Over the next 2 years I went from 2nd from the slowest to the one to beat very often setting FTD. I would say my driving skills of being a great driver was made even better (yes even on public roadways).

With my increased age I don't think anyone except for me would notice my skills have diminished at all. But being an honest person I would say they have diminished slightly, mostly in situational awareness of where the car is as in speed/traction/direction and the resulting slower reaction to make the car go where I want. Where I used to just go into the zone and drive, now I have to think about what I am doing.