[trackbird]

Hey guys, it was nice to get a chance to put a face with a screen name. I wish we'd been in the same run group since I was hoping to get a ride with you both. I guess that will have to wait until next time.

And I really felt bad parking my ugly beater next to those two extremely clean cars. I guess somebody has to bring the property values down in the neighborhood. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[trackbird]

If it wasn't for cones, I'd be first!!!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/hail.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/hail.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/hail.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/hail.gif)

Yea, I was splitting the difference between forward momentum and where I needed the car pointed, I just had to do much of it with the rear wheels. Even in second, I could pretty much spin the tires at will, even in a straight line. So, you aim to miss the cones and dial in as much throttle as you can and still get the job done. So, in that car, it's a variant of the fast way around, but not my usual style (my 4th gen was "tight" and well composed on sticky tires). You are correct that "neat and tidy" is fast. But almost any meaningful acceleration causes tire spin in that car, so you have to adapt.

Besides, it sure is fun. And in the morning session I think I was only 4-ish seconds behind one of our fast guys in an EM Corvette on (tired) slicks. I didn't drive as well as I'd hoped, but I had fun and I'm fine with that after taking the whole season off. Besides, I'm really not that fast of a driver, even on a good day (I can admit it).

Where the heck is that thread with the racing excuse generator when I need it???? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)