> Serious experienced autocrossers will make new comers think they are out
> classed even if it has nothing to do with cars. Making spec courses for
> comparison is not going to work. We run a go cart track every year, but even
> different weather can change times over a second, then throw in patches and
> extended pavement in the apexes for the go kart racers and we have had swings
> of several second for the overall. This means all drivers went up and down
> alot. Comparing off of a hot shoe, even in a different class is far better.
> This is what I did and still do. Pick a few consistent top runners and do
> your best to close the gap.
I don't think that this is always the case Gary. I was a new comer this
past weekend as you know, and I did not feel out classed at all. i was
more nervous than anything of making an ass out of myself! But everyone
at the event was very d and courteous.
> STU seems to be the place for these guys, and I welcome them whenever they
> come. I sure hope more come and get more seat time so they can learn to use
> their cars, and not get discouraged from a slow start.
A slow start? What is that! Hee hee!
That was my first event in my TYPE R and I have to say that I was
impressed with the car! It was only my second ever autocross and I think
that I made a good showing. Gary seems to think so as well!
I look forward to many more events!
Mark R. Jahnke
98 Integra TYPE R #1098 Supercharged
PS: Anyone seen a bar that can be used to mount a harness? Maybe
something that goes across the back seat or something?
PSS thanks again to Gary M for all his help this weekend!
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