Schattenbaum NJMP April 9-10

[Sparticus913]

Brian Minkin wrote:

Darren wrote:

I disagree. It was clearly the second passing car's fault. The damage on the Boxster was behind the door so the passing car should have given up the pass and been aware enough to avoid contact -- whether he got a signal or not!

I am not passing blame on the Boxster driver. I just think if you are driving in the Red group that you need to be scanning your mirrors and know the position of all the cars behind you. I have been in this situation numerious times where I did not give the second and sometimes the third car a signal and they took a late pass. We had a former chief instrutor in RTR who I would have had contact with more then once if I was not very aware of faster cars comming up on me and disapearing from my rear view mirror. Agressive driving like the cup car exhibited is not appropriate in DE but there will be drivers like him in the fast groups so you need to be aware of what is going on around you.

I am new to this forum and new to PCA DE's. However, I have DE experience with other organizations and have to agree with Brian. I witnessed a fair amount of aggressive driving in the white group and I was guilty at times. However, if a driver is promoted to a solo group they should have the skills to be aware of their surroundings and the cars behind and in front of them as well as on side of them. I noticed too many drivers in the white group who did not consistently demonstrate track etiquette, car awareness and point by rules. There was a certain driver who would give a point by, proceed to drift in the direction he pointed and then drag race the car he gave the point by to. Unbelievable! But as I stated, I am new to PCA DE's so I am learning as well.

PS
Brian, you rock man! I watched several of your sessions and you've given me inspiration and made me realize that a well driven 993 can hang with the big boys. Great driving!