Afraid not.

 

I am happy to hear that, and I hope it spreads/is enforced.

I don't think it is the norm, most of the guys in the TT group at Autobahn were good, and even when surprised by a car coming by them they didn't know was there didn't panic. All it takes is one though.

The one person I did ask about who did scare me the answer was, "Well, he had done so many days they figured he deserved to move up.." It made me cringe as an instructor, as a competitor, as a track day organizer.

I will also add that I think that HPDE 1-4 + TT is a great way to get people ready for wheel-to-wheel. Having instructed people at SCCA drivers schools with no track experience, one that hadn't even driven a car (just an Expedition) before his first session, I think that the graduated system is awesome for learning. Just make SURE that people are ready before competition, seperate competition from HPDE, and break it into two groups if the numbers are high. (25 cars per mile works for similar speeds, it doesn't for huge differentials)

Jon K

 

All times form both days are now posted: http://redlinetimeattack.com/index-results.htm

 

Don't want to down play Tyler's driving skills, but the S-15 probably was running around 500 to 550+ hp. That's usually the horsepower for D1 Drift Cars.

 

The S15 is about 450hp. Power I don't think was an issue, but more of suspension set up, tuning, and tires.

We want to thank everyone that helped us out and the comments that were made to Tyler and our whole Hankook Tires / JIC USA team. We hope to see you all in future events.

 

Yukio, thanks for posting. It was nice to see your car at the event. It was one of the best prepared cars there.

The turbo is IHI RX6 correct?