I Didn't Sell My Car, But...

[Gary Burch]

I had a great time. Thanks to the real ax team, Curt and Chuck. And to all who make these happen. Timing had a setup problem during the first timed run group, but after that gave a stellar preformance. Most of the reruns came from track blow outs. All in all a typical San Diego AX.

[ajackson]

Thanks for riding with me and giving me some pointers. They definatly helped, some of the other people in my class are starting to feel me breathing down their necks.

[TheStig]

I had an excellent time also! I also got a new nickname

[Jad]

I think that was the most challenging track we have ever had. I know with 10-20 more laps I could have shaved a couple more seconds off easily. Too bad I had to leave early and didn't get to see how things worked, but great event

[ttweed]

I think that was the most challenging track we have ever had.

I agree- that was a great track design, better than the last one. It had a great "ebb-and-flow" kind of rhythm that tempted you to push too hard-- it combined both slow and fast sections seamlessly, with some very tricky elements to get right or go off. Not the best course for the cornerworkers, probably, but a great one for the drivers. You had to be bold, but not foolish, to make a fast lap, and more than a few drivers got caught pushing past the limit. I saw reverse gear used more than a few times on the last corner!

TT
ps- This was the first event in a long time that I haven't come home hoarse from instructing--my wife bought me a Chatterbox intercom to use with my student, and we could speak in a normal voice over the engine noise and hear each other perfectly. A great tool for instructors--I recommend it! A bit of a hassle with the wiring etc., but worth the wear and tear on your throat.

[Jad]

Or you could buy a Boxster like my students or a 944 turbo like mine, and conversations can be had at normal levels without the electronic gadgets

[Tim Comeau]

Tom, I use an intercom system now, too. It's difficult to provide timely feedback in a loud 911 when you have to wait until it's quiet enough to yell to the student.
I velcro'd my unit to the ceiling between the driver and passenger seats. (which hurt really bad!) I crack myself up.....

[David J Marguglio]

Tim: I have found tucking it into my sock less debilitating.