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Today, 11:49 AM
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Posted By ProCoach

Yep, and as I know from being a large support...

Yep, and as I know from being a large support shop in the past, there is not a small amount of influence wielded by those folks as well, sometimes to the detriment of the other drivers…
Today, 11:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,687
Posted By ProCoach

My pleasure! It’s wonderful to see you on the...

My pleasure! It’s wonderful to see you on the path of constant improvement!

On the exponential rise, as hard as it is to do it, it has to happen quickly (in a third or a quarter distance between...
Today, 10:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

Higher than other orgs as a percentage, by a lot....

Higher than other orgs as a percentage, by a lot.

But I would hope drivers race it off, not withdraw.
Today, 09:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

The latter should be the priority here. If...

The latter should be the priority here.

If the assignment of responsibility process is consistent and well founded, the former doesn’t happen.

I’ve witnessed dozens of “loosening” of the rules...
Today, 08:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

Just because someone is on probation doesn’t mean...

Just because someone is on probation doesn’t mean they can’t race, it just means they have to be extra careful.

How many drivers on probation don’t race in PCA Club Racing while ON probation?
...
Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,687
Posted By ProCoach

Yes, approach speed does make a difference, but...

Yes, approach speed does make a difference, but the fundamentals are still the same.

If you're tickling the ABS initially, then you're really too brutal with the initial application AND the car is...
Yesterday, 06:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

Sounds like you're the one drawing conclusions...

Sounds like you're the one drawing conclusions when you say "for all we know", but I agree, it's not always so simple. It requires that BOTH DRIVERS TO LEAVE RACING ROOM WHEN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY.
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Forum: E/SIM Racing
Yesterday, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 294
Posted By ProCoach

I really like the CRG49 Samsung, and I've been...

I really like the CRG49 Samsung, and I've been through a few iterations of Oculus, since the beta and many, MANY triple screen setups.
Yesterday, 06:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,155
Posted By ProCoach

I think that is the idea of more modern curbing....

I think that is the idea of more modern curbing. To keep cars off them.

Given every path around the track is a choice, and that if folks are not sure where the edges of the car are, they should...
Yesterday, 04:59 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,155
Posted By ProCoach

Pardon my obliqueness. That's what I'm...

Pardon my obliqueness.

That's what I'm saying. If you don't strike it with the right front and launch the car, you drive over it and damage the undertray/oil pan/trans mount/exhaust/diff carrier...
Yesterday, 04:56 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,155
Posted By ProCoach

$#itty entry line. Steering angle begins early...

$#itty entry line. Steering angle begins early and slowly, without maximum braking, changes the approach angle all the time. He is arriving early and must continue turning to the right to miss the...
Yesterday, 04:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

That is a serious problem... And the reason for...

That is a serious problem... And the reason for the 13/13.

The overtaking car is the ONLY one who can see both cars. It's their responsibility.

Another concern with this rewrite of the rules is...
Yesterday, 02:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

+1 Folks are definitely trying to do something. ...

+1 Folks are definitely trying to do something.

I'll only add that when SVRA exploded in the early and mid 2000's, they had the same debate about the probation period and the "grading" of incident...
Yesterday, 01:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,155
Posted By ProCoach

No. When you crab in, your entry trajectory is...

No. When you crab in, your entry trajectory is always changing, as was his. He wasn't disciplined in his approach. You have a better vision of what you're trying to do so there's that.
Yesterday, 01:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,155
Posted By ProCoach

Yes, like the rough stuff behind Turn 3 at Road...

Yes, like the rough stuff behind Turn 3 at Road Atlanta, as long as you get airborne, you won't do damage! ;)
Yesterday, 01:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

Crazy and certainly not right...

Crazy and certainly not right...
Yesterday, 01:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

This is a repeat of an awful experience in Red...

This is a repeat of an awful experience in Red Group at a Glen Club Race.
Yesterday, 12:14 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,155
Posted By ProCoach

Looks fine to me. Although he's crabbing in...

Looks fine to me. Although he's crabbing in...
Yesterday, 11:11 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,155
Posted By ProCoach

Video of the new setup looks ok. Less potentially...

Video of the new setup looks ok. Less potentially injurious than in the past.
Yesterday, 11:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

See, this is the problem. Not the rule, but the...

See, this is the problem. Not the rule, but the application of the rule and the process. Exactly the same as my Glen experience.

I have never seen any other group issue so many retrograde...
Forum: E/SIM Racing
Yesterday, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 294
Posted By ProCoach

65kg pedal force is fine. Good for your IRL (in...

65kg pedal force is fine. Good for your IRL (in real life) car.
04-21-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 17,231
Posted By ProCoach

What can be done about this?

What can be done about this?
Forum: E/SIM Racing
04-21-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 294
Posted By ProCoach

Simucube 2 Pro is awesome. That and a set of...

Simucube 2 Pro is awesome. That and a set of Heusinkveld Sprint (easier to set up and adjust than the Ultimate) pedals is the easy button. If you're looking for something attractive and robust, I...
04-21-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

It is a challenge, for sure. Some of the smaller...

It is a challenge, for sure. Some of the smaller historic racing groups have experienced healthy growth from long time drivers fleeing the lax, inconsistent and unenforced 13/13 rules in the larger...
04-21-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,330
Posted By ProCoach

Not with you on the driver motivation...

Not with you on the driver motivation machinations regarding probation.

It’s simple. If someone makes a mistake and is found at fault, they continue to race knowing that they have to leave a...
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