The Official VIR Zone 2 Thread

[Brian Minkin]

pnolan wrote:

My limited perspective so far on RTR run group assignments is it has more to do with length of time with RTR at events than driving ability. I'll eat my words and buy you a beer if, and when you smoke me at VIR.

Pat

Pat,

The criteria for run group assignments in RTR is not all about being fast. It is being fast enough to run in that group but more importantly its about being safe, track aware, smooth, consistent and demonstrate excellent car control and recovery skills. A lot of the skills required for high speed driving come from seat time. You can be fast in a straight line..all that requires is HP. But carrying speed through the corners, braking properly, dealing with fast traffic, close passing and being able to react to a situation that arises suddenly are skills that require some practice and that is why length of time is also a factor in being promoted to the solo groups.