Question to those who take their evos to tracks...
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i know i suck at driving (i drove manual for only couple months) so of course im willing to learn instead trying to be a dick at it 
well ill hopefully attend one of the meets later on when i either get older to grow some more ***** X0
well ill hopefully attend one of the meets later on when i either get older to grow some more ***** X0
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Sorry for coming accross so rough get a nasa membership at NASAproracing.com its 30 bucks and go to one of their eventsall you need is a signature and you'll get about 80 minutes of track time with a pro in the passenger seat.
GO,learn and you are welcome and wanted because the more people that are into the responsible side of motorsports and not the street ricing side the better for every one.
GO,learn and you are welcome and wanted because the more people that are into the responsible side of motorsports and not the street ricing side the better for every one.
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I think absinthe was trying to say that driving on a track requires skill and maturity. People don't go to the track to "to just have fun and mess around" because driving on the track is not something to be taken with such a cavalier attitude. While we all love to have fun at the track, we are certainly never there to mess around. Messing around shows a dangerous immaturity that is seriously frowned upon behavior at any track day event.
As a beginner, you have to go onto the course with an instructor. They will teach you how to get around the course effectively without endangering yourself or others around you. You have to do whatever that instructor tells you. There are strictly enforced passing (and other) rules that are in place at all times.
But don't let that discourage you from going to an event. Everyone is a beginner at some point. Driving on a track is tons of fun!
Do what Chris said above. Go to www.socalevo.net. The club has a few events coming up shortly that you could participate in.
SC!
As a beginner, you have to go onto the course with an instructor. They will teach you how to get around the course effectively without endangering yourself or others around you. You have to do whatever that instructor tells you. There are strictly enforced passing (and other) rules that are in place at all times.
But don't let that discourage you from going to an event. Everyone is a beginner at some point. Driving on a track is tons of fun!
Do what Chris said above. Go to www.socalevo.net. The club has a few events coming up shortly that you could participate in.
SC!
Agree... but please dont go just to show off your "show car"
either... Last time I was at the track... some show-car Supra Turbo
was holding up everyone else (though it was a beginner class).
Not all track event host have that many instructors on site... at
least not the one I went to... They had only a handful instructors,
but 25 cars per class...
As a starting point, I actually recommend autox... you'll get to
walk the lines, take rides with faster "drivers", take your car to
the limit at much lower speed...
Socal solo2 offers two schools every year... great starting point
to get into tracking... IMO
either... Last time I was at the track... some show-car Supra Turbo
was holding up everyone else (though it was a beginner class).
Not all track event host have that many instructors on site... at
least not the one I went to... They had only a handful instructors,
but 25 cars per class...
As a starting point, I actually recommend autox... you'll get to
walk the lines, take rides with faster "drivers", take your car to
the limit at much lower speed...
Socal solo2 offers two schools every year... great starting point
to get into tracking... IMO
Originally posted by Secret Chimp
I think absinthe was trying to say that driving on a track requires skill and maturity. People don't go to the track to "to just have fun and mess around" because driving on the track is not something to be taken with such a cavalier attitude. While we all love to have fun at the track, we are certainly never there to mess around. Messing around shows a dangerous immaturity that is seriously frowned upon behavior at any track day event.
As a beginner, you have to go onto the course with an instructor. They will teach you how to get around the course effectively without endangering yourself or others around you. You have to do whatever that instructor tells you. There are strictly enforced passing (and other) rules that are in place at all times.
I think absinthe was trying to say that driving on a track requires skill and maturity. People don't go to the track to "to just have fun and mess around" because driving on the track is not something to be taken with such a cavalier attitude. While we all love to have fun at the track, we are certainly never there to mess around. Messing around shows a dangerous immaturity that is seriously frowned upon behavior at any track day event.
As a beginner, you have to go onto the course with an instructor. They will teach you how to get around the course effectively without endangering yourself or others around you. You have to do whatever that instructor tells you. There are strictly enforced passing (and other) rules that are in place at all times.
I could not agree more with both Sean and Secret Chimp. If you believe that you will have an interest in motorsports, it is better to start early (don't let the years go by).
Most clubs have very good instruction. Porsch club is fond of calling it safe, serious fun. I promise that you will learn a great deal and be a much better driver on the street.
I would, however, get very comfortable with the manual transmission prior to attending an event because there will be a lot of other things to concentrate on.
Most clubs have very good instruction. Porsch club is fond of calling it safe, serious fun. I promise that you will learn a great deal and be a much better driver on the street.
I would, however, get very comfortable with the manual transmission prior to attending an event because there will be a lot of other things to concentrate on.
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Originally posted by Secret Chimp
I think absinthe was trying to say that driving on a track requires skill and maturity. People don't go to the track to "to just have fun and mess around" because driving on the track is not something to be taken with such a cavalier attitude. While we all love to have fun at the track, we are certainly never there to mess around. Messing around shows a dangerous immaturity that is seriously frowned upon behavior at any track day event.
As a beginner, you have to go onto the course with an instructor. They will teach you how to get around the course effectively without endangering yourself or others around you. You have to do whatever that instructor tells you. There are strictly enforced passing (and other) rules that are in place at all times.
But don't let that discourage you from going to an event. Everyone is a beginner at some point. Driving on a track is tons of fun!
Do what Chris said above. Go to www.socalevo.net. The club has a few events coming up shortly that you could participate in.
SC!
I think absinthe was trying to say that driving on a track requires skill and maturity. People don't go to the track to "to just have fun and mess around" because driving on the track is not something to be taken with such a cavalier attitude. While we all love to have fun at the track, we are certainly never there to mess around. Messing around shows a dangerous immaturity that is seriously frowned upon behavior at any track day event.
As a beginner, you have to go onto the course with an instructor. They will teach you how to get around the course effectively without endangering yourself or others around you. You have to do whatever that instructor tells you. There are strictly enforced passing (and other) rules that are in place at all times.
But don't let that discourage you from going to an event. Everyone is a beginner at some point. Driving on a track is tons of fun!
Do what Chris said above. Go to www.socalevo.net. The club has a few events coming up shortly that you could participate in.
SC!
exactly
Originally posted by TwoMix9900
those track days look nice...but theres a tad problem; i'm only 17 and i wanna go with my friends to just have fun and mess around...those tracks and clubs seems to be only interested in ferraris and other exotic cars...plus i think we're tad too young to join? besides, ive yet to even break my evo...(never went above 5k rpm
) so those seem guys like gods at driving compared to me... 
those track days look nice...but theres a tad problem; i'm only 17 and i wanna go with my friends to just have fun and mess around...those tracks and clubs seems to be only interested in ferraris and other exotic cars...plus i think we're tad too young to join? besides, ive yet to even break my evo...(never went above 5k rpm
) so those seem guys like gods at driving compared to me...
dont worry about what you drive. just go out and have fun. if you dont act like a immature teenage people there will help you and show you the way.
keep in mind the open track days are not a competition. its just a bunch of guys that wanna take their cars out and have fun while learning how to drive w/o having to compete. the only passing is in the straights. you dont have to worry about doing well. hell youre only 17. no ones gonna make fun of you for being slow. you gotta learn somehow...
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From: Southern Cali
I agree there is no "messin' around" at the track, I would stay away from so called open track day where anyone with a car can jump in without instructor next to you. Spend some money like I did on a proper driving school.
take a look at this thread i posted couple months ago...
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...o&pagenumber=1
take a look at this thread i posted couple months ago...
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...o&pagenumber=1
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Goto the track and have fun, I did Autocross YEARS ago before it became a trend and I guess it helps. I think track days are a blast but remember to treat it like a school and DON'T **** around and try to learn the line before you go fast, get smooth and use your mirrors. I do over 10 events a year and it seems the Instructors are the one's hitting the walls because they go over there head. have a good time and make sure you get some good break fluid and better pads. Other then that the stock car is fine.
have a good time and make sure you get some good break fluid and better pads. Other then that the stock car is fine.
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