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Originally Posted by TrackClub
Super cool about Randy. From my track travels it seems the more accomplished the driver the humbler they are.
At the pro level anyway.
Well, enjoy and best of luck with the upcoming race!
I am limited to iRacing until spring arrives, trying to keep my old dog reflexes from eroding any further lol!
Cheers and pls post some vids of your S2000.
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iRacing was helpful in practicing for Barber this past weekend, its a valuable tool for sure. Will do on S2k video, we dont' have a smarty cam setup yet (on to-do list), but I'll have a go pro mounted for the race.
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Originally Posted by Rutkowski
Fastest driven SS 1LE on the web 
Very fun video to watch, thanks for sharing! Controlling those slides and keeping the throttle pinned at the exits, feel for having the balance level at all stages... makes the car look 300 pounds lighter. Sure you kept all seats in there? Just kidding  awesome car control.
That 19 305 setup looks also very agile.
If I may ask a personal question in terms of driver mod: how many years of tracking and roughly trackdays per season do you have under the belt? I’m well aware that’s not a linear curve applying to anybody, just curious. Cheers 
And good luck for the race as well |
Thanks, yes the 305 square setup is great for sure.
I my first track day was in 2006. I have over 200 total days on track now, and I average 25-30 days on track per year. I did the Porsche instructor training program back in 2014 and I had about 100 days on track then.
As we all know, track driving is expensive, so instructing has enabled me to do more events than I would have otherwise.... and I also love helping others learn the ropes and get faster on track.
You're absolutely right about the learning curve not being linear either. My best friend with whom I share the S2000 race car has less than half as much time on track as me, but is just as fast. For me it took seat time and lots of coaching from other really fast drivers. If you ask me, the "secret sauce" is unwaivering confidience in one's driving ability is that last 10% that most advanced drivers never get to. Building that foundation of confidence enables you to push the envelope, because you believe that no matter how the car responds... "I've got this".