*Pointers*

[MiamiMermaid]

Hey there y'all.

I have been searching through the threads in this forum, but have yet to find some specifics on everyone's First Track Experience , and any pointers for the newbie. If anyone can advise, it would be greatly! appreciated * :wink:

ThaNSX!!

*Mermi*

 

[DocL]

Yeah....Take a Skip Barber course and learn the basics of advanced driving. Not meant to be a flame, but I've taken it twice in the past 20 years and it's been great. You can also rent a shifter or rotax kart from my friend at www.race-sport.net and have a current driver such as Guy Cosmo give you one-on-one instruction.

But most importantly, don't go out there with an ego. As a matter of fact, I have found that women rookie drivers on the track are much smoother than us testosterone producing animals.

 

[NSXLuvr]

http://nsxprime.com/FAQ/Track/AtTheTrack.htm

not exactly what you are looking for but...http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42440

 

[CDub]

2 books to consider before setting foot on the track.

Going Faster and Speed Secrets

Go over the basics from the books. One important thing to remember is to
1> go slow
2> not try to catch up the cars in front of you. An experience driver can run circles around you even in a Civic.
3> slow in, fast out on turns.
4> Do all the braking done before turn-in.
5> Smooth input on steering, braking and throttle.

There is a lot more to it. Hope you have a safe 1st event.

Oh, try to memorize the track layout.

 

[92 white 0650]

Re: Don't make it too complicated

For your first track event, do just 2 things

1. have a mature/competent instructor with you.
2. relax and enjoy it

 

[MiamiMermaid]

<<== Awesome guyz ,,,,, ThaNSX ! ===<<

 

[NSXCELERATE]

me too am ready for my first track experience! I want to go to Bondurant's school one day

 

[VBNSX]

come in with an open mind.

Focus on the corners, screw the straights... anyone can floor it in a straight line.

have fun.
x

 

[docjohn]

Drink lots of fluids during the day,be on time,If you and your instructer don't get along ask the chief instructer for a change.

 

[OLDE GUY]

Go to this link at the Tarheel Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America and read the Paragraph "General Information".

Tarheel BMWCCA

Click on the various links for information about Driver's Ed events, like:

What to expect at a typical event – A day at the Track

Driver School Rules both for closed cars and open cars

Pre-Event Technical, Medical Information & Helmet Acknowledgement

Car Preparation

Terms and Concepts, Your first lesson

 

[MiamiMermaid]

*Great info y'all ! The more, the better * I'm looking into the driving school, but just saw that Barber's 3 day is almost 4K

Another question::: At this time, I don't have the opp. to put too much $ into the track experience, so looks like it will have to be a slow ride for now... but I have this feeling, that once I've experienced it, I'll be hooked * Any idea on how much it takes (i.e. wear/tear, tires, etc) ?

ThaNSX

 

[92 white 0650]

Re: It's a slippery slope

Any idea on how much it takes

All you've got & then some. Be careful; that's not a cliche. One of the first things my racing mentor told me was: "my wife wishes I would waste my life on drugs; it would be cheaper."

 

[Peter Mills]

Driving schools average $425.00 for a two day school. It's money well spent.
Forget Skippy School until you have some experience. Take a few BMWCCA events, they have good instruction and you'll learn in your car. Skippy's open wheel cars are very light weight and their dynamics don't translate well to high performance street cars like the NSX. Skippy pushes threshold braking which is negated by modern day ABS. Also Skippy's instructors do not ride in the car with you, you'll be on your own.
One positive point for Barber is rev matching or heel toe. You'll learn to down shift without creating drive train stress which will always keep you out of trouble.
Next year NSXPO will be in Florida and the NSX Driver's School will at Sebring.
There you will have NSXCA qualified instructors helping you become a better driver and all the cars in your run group will be NSXs.
Get a copy of NSX Driver NSXPO 2004 double issue. There is an article about what to except at your first HPDE event. The article is focused on the novice driver and you'll find it useful.
Tracking your NSX can be expensive. Establish a budget tires, service, housing, food, brakes etc....The faster you go, will cost more dough. You'll need free time. Not all schools are on weekends. Other than that, enjoy.

*Great info y'all ! The more, the better * I'm looking into the driving school, but just saw that Barber's 3 day is almost 4K

Another question::: At this time, I don't have the opp. to put too much $ into the track experience, so looks like it will have to be a slow ride for now... but I have this feeling, that once I've experienced it, I'll be hooked * Any idea on how much it takes (i.e. wear/tear, tires, etc) ?

ThaNSX

 

[SoCalDude]

I took a one day class at the Streets of Willow, Fastlane Driving School. Using your own car, the one day class cost about $475. Great way to learn the limits of your car.

Here's a clip of me and the NSX. Driving School, Streets of Willow