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Re: pointless auto topic #38: short vs swoopy line

To: Rich Urschel <OSP13@attglobal.net>, <Smokerbros@aol.com>
Subject: Re: pointless auto topic #38: short vs swoopy line
From: Lolita and Mike <lomike@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 21:02:11 -0800
on 12/8/01 18:34, Rich Urschel at OSP13@attglobal.net wrote:

> Smokerbros@aol.com wrote:
> 
>> There are some things you DO need to consciously remember.  I helped
> design the > course, gave the novice walkthrough, and in the 2nd run
> group I promptly dove
>> down to the apex, way too tight, on my first run.  I managed to stay
> out by
>> consciously thinking about it on runs 2 & 3.  The rest of the course
> was more
>> easily read by just looking ahead.
> 
> So you could have protested your usually fine course design under the
> design rule which says that a Solo II event shall  be a test of
> driving skill, not memory. :-)
> 
> We're getting close to nitpicking here but when there is something that
> I think needs remembering, I stand on course and look at it until
> I can remember the picture, tell myself what to do when I see it
> again, and then let the programming work by itself when actually
> driving. Usually works, too, if I've had enough sleep.
> 
> All I know for sure is that when I have a rare fine run it's when I
> haven't
> thought a single thought during it.
> Rich

I think I understand but I have a question as well (seriously) What if you
have changed the set up on your car(or probably worse, your in an unfamiliar
car) how/what do you adjust to try and optimize your run while attempting to
analyze the setup/ strange car?
MJ
(starting to try and tweak the car) 

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