 NASA comp school, What to look / look out for |
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 Aug 31 2013, 04:26 AM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 237 Joined: 11-July 13 From: Evansville IN Member No.: 223,764  |
Hey guys,
So far I'm still on track to hit comp school in late sept. in Memphis (MIR). Any vets out there willing to lend a friendly tip or two about comp school, or anything that might be of help to me? |
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Aug 31 2013, 05:55 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
Watch for and respond to flags
Don't try to be fast, be smooth and use consistent lines and braking points Look ahead, look to the corner exit from entry, look at the big picture Prep the car fully beforehand, and have someone to help with fuel and tire stuff, if the NASA school is like the SCCA school you won't have any time to futz with the car. Listen to your instructor, figure out what they are looking for, and do it Look at each and every flag station, every lap. You need to have a real time flag status marker in your brain - don't count on catching a flag as an exception. When you are thinking about passing someone, ask yourself what the flag status is Read and understand the CCR "Rules of the Road" If there is something you don't quite get about those rules, ask your instructor. If he can't answer, ask the chief instructor. |
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Sep 1 2013, 04:20 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 237 Joined: 11-July 13 From: Evansville IN Member No.: 223,764 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Aug 31 2013, 12:55 AM)  Watch for and respond to flags Don't try to be fast, be smooth and use consistent lines and braking points Look ahead, look to the corner exit from entry, look at the big picture Prep the car fully beforehand, and have someone to help with fuel and tire stuff, if the NASA school is like the SCCA school you won't have any time to futz with the car. Hadn't thought about that - I'm sure I will be short on time. Good reminders on other points too. QUOTE Listen to your instructor, figure out what they are looking for, and do it Look at each and every flag station, every lap. You need to have a real time flag status marker in your brain - don't count on catching a flag as an exception. When you are thinking about passing someone, ask yourself what the flag status is That's a great idea - as you are thinking of setting up the pass, part of the checklist should be flag status. QUOTE Read and understand the CCR "Rules of the Road" As you and TJ have said - I need to go back and reread a couple more times. I did spend some time in there, but more would be better for sure. QUOTE If there is something you don't quite get about those rules, ask your instructor. If he can't answer, ask the chief instructor. I will keep this in mind to help ensure I don't get caught in a situation where I don't know the needed protocol in the situation. |
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