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cody · 2010-03-26, 10:58 PM

The main issue IMO was that I had no instructor. I was assured instructors would be available, but when I asked for one, I was told none were available. It was my first day ever at a track but the 2nd session so I had had time to build up some [false] confidence. I had never even been to an autox IIRC. The last couple PDX's I attended were much better though...a lot more instruction on and off the track. Dean knows how to run a good program.

As for what I specifically did wrong, I disobeyed the instructions I was given and passed without being given a point by. I tried to wait for it, but a third of the way down the straight I lost my patience with the slow Integra in front of me and just passed him. He didn't let off and I didn't know you were supposed to get way right before a left nor did I know that you shouldn't lift when the car is light in the corner...needless to say I do now.

2010-03-26, 10:58 PM	#21
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	The main issue IMO was that I had no instructor. I was assured instructors would be available, but when I asked for one, I was told none were available. It was my first day ever at a track but the 2nd session so I had had time to build up some [false] confidence. I had never even been to an autox IIRC. The last couple PDX's I attended were much better though...a lot more instruction on and off the track. Dean knows how to run a good program. As for what I specifically did wrong, I disobeyed the instructions I was given and passed without being given a point by. I tried to wait for it, but a third of the way down the straight I lost my patience with the slow Integra in front of me and just passed him. He didn't let off and I didn't know you were supposed to get way right before a left nor did I know that you shouldn't lift when the car is light in the corner...needless to say I do now. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2010-03-26 at 11:03 PM.