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Originally Posted by SPOHN
I need some advice and hopefully some other members experiences with wreaks/ spinouts. Whether on the track or what not. In case you don't know or remember my thread on my story here's a link.
My Story (Good Pics)
It's been three years since this happen. And I haven't been back in a sports car or any car with some sort of decent power/ handling to keep my game sharp. They say once you fall down get back up and go right back at it. Well I didn't have that opportunity.
So now that I'm back and trying to refine my skills back to what they were. I'm doing good and somewhat feel I still have it. I do feel I'm a great driver. Above average. That's just my confindence speaking. Even though I'm getting there pretty quickly. I can't get it out of my head that I'm going to just run off the road due to my accident that happen. Just paranoid through every turn I make. And the thing is that day was just bad conditions mostly. Cold weather and pea gravel. Yes I shouldn't of been pushing it hard that day but you get carried away.
What do you guys think it takes. Time? Practice? What do you suggest? Besides smart comments. I'd also like to hear from guys that may of had similier experiences. |
On the street:
My suggestion is not to give it the gas until the wheel is pointed straight/you are sure of the surface. If it spins, clutch in, gas off, and don't try to look like a hero.
I wrecked a car one time trying to play hero in a corner in less than ideal conditions and that is the lesson I took home from it. Cheap lesson, all considered.
On the track: Get some exposure, have fun, only get on it when there is no chance (or greatly reduced, as there is ALWAYS risk) of damage to yourself or your car from a spin-out.
In general: When you no-longer feel anxiety about the possibility of something bad happening when you push man and machine to the limit, you have crossed from confidence to stupidity. A little anxiety is healthy. It's called self-preservation.