East Coast Trackers...vir Mar 08 Pca Zone 2 Event!!!
#301
01-14-2008, 05:57 PM
Oh well...I'll still have fun with Rob. All of the new guys are in for some fun. VIR is a great track...
Do a search on youtube for some in car video. That helps a bit. Once you get to the track you're going to be like WTF?
So take it easy the first day. You got nothing to prove. Just don't let Ryan pass you. He's the anchor of the black run group. Back at the hotel review the track in your head and then replay the in car videos you watched previously instead of watching ****. The next day you'll be ready to have some fun!
Do a search on youtube for some in car video. That helps a bit. Once you get to the track you're going to be like WTF?
So take it easy the first day. You got nothing to prove. Just don't let Ryan pass you. He's the anchor of the black run group. Back at the hotel review the track in your head and then replay the in car videos you watched previously instead of watching ****. The next day you'll be ready to have some fun!Here's a good clip of the lap, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beFvM5SXeQY (not mine).
Last edited by datax; 01-14-2008 at 06:17 PM.
#302
01-14-2008, 05:59 PM
Registered User
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYllD-2VZf8
Turn 1:
LATE.... Did I mention LATE??? Apex it late and carry it through the arc to the outside of the corner.
Then setting up and thru #2, stay to the left on the apex, making an ARC thru NASCAR/T3.
T4 is a through away corner... square it right or it will make you pay by blowing T5/5A & 6. Get it right and you can carry good speed thru T5.
Carry 5 late to the end of the outside gator edge/end before cutting into the apex....
From there it's a rythme series of 5A/6.
Going thru the up hill esses, I setup for that using the cut thru to north course road access. Stay to the right there, let the throttle breath ( no need to brake, just lift and cost for two beats) and get on the gas as you turn left for 7. Then it's another rythme section for 7/8/9 rotating and staying on the gas. Gas hard coming out of 9 and setup for the left hander at 10. Go in LATE for T10 or you'll do this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYKWYcxywaM
Make sure you stay to the right exiting 10.
Alot of guys don't do this and I close on them setting up for oaktree. I try to take oaktree (11/11A/12) in a sweeping arc that allows me to stay in 3rd and carry a lot of speed...
Going on up to 14, Setup to the right and USE 14 AS A THROWAWAY...
Do NOT carry the car up left high to arc down. It isn't the racer's line. Stay to the right, square it and throw it away in 15 to setup for 16/17A/17.
Nail these and you'll be rewarded with the fastest front straight speeds of the day!
Mike
Turn 1:
LATE.... Did I mention LATE??? Apex it late and carry it through the arc to the outside of the corner.
Then setting up and thru #2, stay to the left on the apex, making an ARC thru NASCAR/T3.
T4 is a through away corner... square it right or it will make you pay by blowing T5/5A & 6. Get it right and you can carry good speed thru T5.
Carry 5 late to the end of the outside gator edge/end before cutting into the apex....
From there it's a rythme series of 5A/6.
Going thru the up hill esses, I setup for that using the cut thru to north course road access. Stay to the right there, let the throttle breath ( no need to brake, just lift and cost for two beats) and get on the gas as you turn left for 7. Then it's another rythme section for 7/8/9 rotating and staying on the gas. Gas hard coming out of 9 and setup for the left hander at 10. Go in LATE for T10 or you'll do this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYKWYcxywaM
Make sure you stay to the right exiting 10.
Alot of guys don't do this and I close on them setting up for oaktree. I try to take oaktree (11/11A/12) in a sweeping arc that allows me to stay in 3rd and carry a lot of speed...
Going on up to 14, Setup to the right and USE 14 AS A THROWAWAY...
Do NOT carry the car up left high to arc down. It isn't the racer's line. Stay to the right, square it and throw it away in 15 to setup for 16/17A/17.
Nail these and you'll be rewarded with the fastest front straight speeds of the day!
Mike
Last edited by Mikelly; 01-14-2008 at 06:03 PM.
#303
01-14-2008, 06:17 PM
Here's some good videos of really experienced drivers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5T6MkzMG4Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hNPNNJdVQg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiJL_Cz7cTI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5T6MkzMG4Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hNPNNJdVQg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiJL_Cz7cTI
Last edited by fortyounce; 01-14-2008 at 06:23 PM.
#305
01-14-2008, 06:28 PM
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It doesnt matter HOW many times I watch track vids in fast cars, I always feel it faster than it really is...which is weird as normally its the other way around...go figure!
I cant wait to get there...the only thing that is gonna be a pain is the amount of passing zones there are that arent exactly "kosher" at that track for the high run groups. Thats what I miss about CR so much...people who are faster just pass...there isnt any "am I holding someone up" or "does this guy want to play" etc...
I cant wait to get there...the only thing that is gonna be a pain is the amount of passing zones there are that arent exactly "kosher" at that track for the high run groups. Thats what I miss about CR so much...people who are faster just pass...there isnt any "am I holding someone up" or "does this guy want to play" etc...
#306
01-14-2008, 06:30 PM
It doesnt matter HOW many times I watch track vids in fast cars, I always feel it faster than it really is...which is weird as normally its the other way around...go figure!
I cant wait to get there...the only thing that is gonna be a pain is the amount of passing zones there are that arent exactly "kosher" at that track for the high run groups. Thats what I miss about CR so much...people who are faster just pass...there isnt any "am I holding someone up" or "does this guy want to play" etc...
I cant wait to get there...the only thing that is gonna be a pain is the amount of passing zones there are that arent exactly "kosher" at that track for the high run groups. Thats what I miss about CR so much...people who are faster just pass...there isnt any "am I holding someone up" or "does this guy want to play" etc...
For the most part at VIR, there are tons of places to pass people, but it all boils down to your run group and the organizer. I can't remember the groups/zone rules for NNJR.
#308
01-14-2008, 06:37 PM
Thanks for the post, Ryan. There's another one from the motorcycle also. You can see the track so clearly. Can't find it anymore.
#309
01-14-2008, 06:41 PM
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 4,205
Rep Power: 204 (Not that TOO many people pass me...but, its still a concern)
EDIT: Im in red for this one. Its not an anxiety per-say...but I LOVE being pressured and giving it...but when we are running with such a big group of people who dont necessarily know each other...its a bit of a guessing game!
Atleast I know that if Tom/Heavy are in front or back, we wont sweat those details...
You know what Im talking about at all?
OH, another DE tip...if someone is pressuring you, dont let that drive you off the track. At the next possible place, just let them by and go on with your business.
Last edited by sechsgang; 01-14-2008 at 06:44 PM.
#313
01-14-2008, 06:45 PM
i could do that..... everyone has a different style,, but the way i learned seams to work pretty well.. but will take a few minuets to jot down... ( i wont include the part about lifting at southbend... i can promise the outcome of that ...you will end up in tire wall at the bottom of the hill) but all jokes aside i can give some hints for 911 cars
