>>>Track day goes all wrong<<<
16 October 2002, 08:28 AM
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I think I'll stick to driving on normal roads after seeing this clip on www.i-club.com
Track Day Goes All Wrong
[Edited by darms - 10/16/2002 8:28:56 AM]
Track Day Goes All Wrong
[Edited by darms - 10/16/2002 8:28:56 AM]
16 October 2002, 09:12 AM
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A bit of track etiquette/common sense would have avoided all of this.
The same rules apply on the road... don't glue yourself to the back of cars that are pushing it.
And if someone is on your tail, they are quicker, so let them through.
All easily avoided.
The same rules apply on the road... don't glue yourself to the back of cars that are pushing it.
And if someone is on your tail, they are quicker, so let them through.
All easily avoided.
16 October 2002, 09:33 AM
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I agree with Pete here...the yank barge was seriously holding the itr and the scoob up, but that's no excuse for staying up the ar$e of the car in front. 
It's REALLY important for the people organizing these events to make sure that everyone understands this.
As Pete said, if someone is in the rear view mirror, and stays there, they're faster - move over.
There's really no need to "race" on a trackday, unless you're prepared to take the consequences.
Trackdays ARE fun, and can (and always should) be safe - all it takes is some common sense from all involved.
/J
It's REALLY important for the people organizing these events to make sure that everyone understands this.
As Pete said, if someone is in the rear view mirror, and stays there, they're faster - move over.
There's really no need to "race" on a trackday, unless you're prepared to take the consequences.
Trackdays ARE fun, and can (and always should) be safe - all it takes is some common sense from all involved.
/J
16 October 2002, 09:38 AM
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I've found that usually its a little moped rider revving like mad, riding up your rear bumper, while you’re stopped at some traffic lights. The look on their face when you start revving your scooby and select reverse is priceless.
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16 October 2002, 09:53 AM
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To me, it's not clear what happened. Did the yank barge brake causing the ITR and Scoob to take avoiding action? Or did the yank barge dump oil on the track? Why did the Scoob (presume it's a Scoob from the glovebox thing on the top of the dash) go off the track -- it didn't seem to be following too closely?
Which circuit is it that has road markings on it?
16 October 2002, 10:01 AM
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Where were the marshals and their blue flags? Reminds us all that even on the track you have to drive not only for yourself but for the other drivers too. Feel sorry for the Scooby driver though...
16 October 2002, 10:03 AM
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Looks to me like something "let go" inside the engine bay, looks like water/steam to me.. It's a dodgy thing having water/oil spilled on a corner when you're expecting full grip. EEK.
As mentioned above, the slower car was being discourteous, whereas the following car was being dangerous.
As mentioned above, the slower car was being discourteous, whereas the following car was being dangerous.
16 October 2002, 10:24 AM
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Defo oil on the track...and a lesson to all re following and the risks you take.
Whilst not funny, I love the edit of the video, the last phrase the driver said .... "son of a b1tch" -
Whilst not funny, I love the edit of the video, the last phrase the driver said .... "son of a b1tch" -
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