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01-11-2007, 01:33 PM
catchacab wrote:
Believe me I clearly understand the argument. I know that being able to get around well in a car that's more "pure" and driver oriented is very satisfying. I just don't think that going fast in the newer cars, most of which have electronic driver aids of one type or another, should be looked down on. It takes quite a bit of skill to get around well in a 3700 lb (w/ driver) car regardless of the electronic aids.
I am certainly not condoning inexperienced drivers flying around recklessly with the only thing saving their butts are the electronic aids their car has. That's why we have exceptional RTR instructors. They are extremely good at teaching the correct driving techniques to new drivers and helping them to realize the mistakes they are making in the car. From my observation most everyone out there that has come up through the RTR system goes at their own pace, is safe, and has a great time.
I certainly agree with the can't drive well shouldn't drive fast statement. It's an impossible dream. All we need to do is look at people on the Turnpike, 309, 202 bypass, 422 or wherever every morning and know that that won't ever happen. Most people are driving too fast for their level of ability. I would have to say that at a DE event it happens way less than what we all experience in public everyday.
I am not sure what you meant about Playstation Gran Turismo. Watkins Glen isn't on that game.
Quote:We are not driving former F1, nor are we as skilled as the least skilled F1 driver. For DE is should be about driving. Not about being the fastest driver (A few exceptions to that rule, names withheld to protect the those fast drivers who are fast and safe)Somehow I think it's believed that electronics are making a driver fast? They may be helping a driver to go as fast as they are but if they aren't using the correct techniques then they would be slower. Whenever PSM intervenes power is being robbed, brakes are being applied and the car is being slowed. If a driver is getting around extremely well then they obviously are doing so without getting the PSM to activate much if at all.
If you can't drive the car well, then you shouldn't be driving it fast!
Learn to Drive, and Drive to Learn!
Believe me I clearly understand the argument. I know that being able to get around well in a car that's more "pure" and driver oriented is very satisfying. I just don't think that going fast in the newer cars, most of which have electronic driver aids of one type or another, should be looked down on. It takes quite a bit of skill to get around well in a 3700 lb (w/ driver) car regardless of the electronic aids.
I am certainly not condoning inexperienced drivers flying around recklessly with the only thing saving their butts are the electronic aids their car has. That's why we have exceptional RTR instructors. They are extremely good at teaching the correct driving techniques to new drivers and helping them to realize the mistakes they are making in the car. From my observation most everyone out there that has come up through the RTR system goes at their own pace, is safe, and has a great time.
I certainly agree with the can't drive well shouldn't drive fast statement. It's an impossible dream. All we need to do is look at people on the Turnpike, 309, 202 bypass, 422 or wherever every morning and know that that won't ever happen. Most people are driving too fast for their level of ability. I would have to say that at a DE event it happens way less than what we all experience in public everyday.
I am not sure what you meant about Playstation Gran Turismo. Watkins Glen isn't on that game.