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Road America DE in the Rain 10-13

Old 10-15-2012, 04:08 PM
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It was cold, my tires were worn and I was stuck behind a Saleen that really was scared. It wa scary, fun and a hell of a way to develop more car control. A Miata driven by an instructor hit the wall atthe kink before the day ended.

As a side note, do not install Porken's new chips just before an event in the rain, I'd have been better off detuned for acclerating. Those things are great!

http://youtu.be/seTmc_1CsSI
Old 10-15-2012, 05:37 PM
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Rain is the great equalizer. It quickly reveals the limitations of both man and machine. It is also a great way to practice and learn car control. Glad to see another owner tacking these great cars. Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by Temekun
It was cold, my tires were worn and I was stuck behind a Saleen that really was scared. It wa scary, fun and a hell of a way to develop more car control. A Miata driven by an instructor hit the wall atthe kink before the day ended.

As a side note, do not install Porken's new chips just before an event in the rain, I'd have been better off detuned for acclerating. Those things are great!

http://youtu.be/seTmc_1CsSI
Awesome.

+928 to you for doing it.

SELF control is 1/2 of racing..period. And you need it in the wet.

Also..the wet provides -the- most high-value educational experience that a DE day can provide.

I spent a whole winter once specifically driving to wet track weekends all over CA with a mentor...learned so much spending SO little on consumables compared to dry conditions...and it pays off later.
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Tires last a LONG time on a wet track.
Old 10-15-2012, 10:36 PM
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Man, I'd be pissed driving behind that dude, and in the rain. Nice patience!


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