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11-12-2007, 03:47 AM
Tony,
Your topic name says it all!!
Generally, from a teaching standpoint, I like a wet first day. But, the combo of rain, 41 degrees, and a new track surface was more than we really needed! Unfortunately, too many drivers learned the hard way that you can't drive a track with a new surface the same as before, and that you have to approach the limit gradually with a slick surface.
On the positive side, Sunday was a real hoot! The rumor that the track was :02 faster was correct for me. I ran a full :02 faster (1:22.4) than ever at Summit and :03 faster than earlier this year. That was in traffic with tires I was hoping would make it thru the day. I wonder how much better the track may be on a warmer day and with fresh rubber?
I agree that the combined Red/Black sessions went well. I saw some "creative" passing going on, but everyone kept their head about them and gave each other enough room to maneuver. It's fun to drive with a group of folks you know you can trust.
As for non Porsche's, I love driving with a mix of cars out there. That sentiment changes a bit when viewed from the registration perspective as the non member verification process is more time consuming for non-RTR members. So, if you are a non-RTR member reading this board, please recognize this and be patient
I'm glad Sunday turned out the way it did, cause I would have hated to end such a great year on a day like Friday.
Jack
Your topic name says it all!!
Generally, from a teaching standpoint, I like a wet first day. But, the combo of rain, 41 degrees, and a new track surface was more than we really needed! Unfortunately, too many drivers learned the hard way that you can't drive a track with a new surface the same as before, and that you have to approach the limit gradually with a slick surface.
On the positive side, Sunday was a real hoot! The rumor that the track was :02 faster was correct for me. I ran a full :02 faster (1:22.4) than ever at Summit and :03 faster than earlier this year. That was in traffic with tires I was hoping would make it thru the day. I wonder how much better the track may be on a warmer day and with fresh rubber?
I agree that the combined Red/Black sessions went well. I saw some "creative" passing going on, but everyone kept their head about them and gave each other enough room to maneuver. It's fun to drive with a group of folks you know you can trust.
As for non Porsche's, I love driving with a mix of cars out there. That sentiment changes a bit when viewed from the registration perspective as the non member verification process is more time consuming for non-RTR members. So, if you are a non-RTR member reading this board, please recognize this and be patient
I'm glad Sunday turned out the way it did, cause I would have hated to end such a great year on a day like Friday.
Jack
Jack Kramer
'95 993 Black - Track (for sale)
'97 993 Arena Red - Street
'05 M3 Imola Red
'03 Chevy SS Black
'08 Audi A3 Misano Red Pearl
'95 993 Black - Track (for sale)
'97 993 Arena Red - Street
'05 M3 Imola Red
'03 Chevy SS Black
'08 Audi A3 Misano Red Pearl