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

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:07 am
by 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.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:02 am
by 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.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:36 am
by TheStig
I had an excellent time also! I also got a new nickname :P

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 10:23 am
by 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 :rockon:

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:46 am
by ttweed
Jad wrote: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. :D

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:03 pm
by 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 :wink:

PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:56 am
by 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!) :lol: I crack myself up.....

PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:47 am
by David J Marguglio
Tim: I have found tucking it into my sock less debilitating.