Miller Motor Sports Lap

Rangerz · 11-06-2013, 10:38 PM

This is a lap from my first HPDE event at Miller Motor Sports Park "West Track" in Sept. Critique away.....except "Your to slow Dude"

Had a great time though and intend to hit a bunch next spring.

wstar · 11-06-2013, 11:14 PM

For a first time out, anything's ok as long as you and the car got back in one piece and had fun

Was this with an instructor in the car? Only thing that really caught my eye in the video itself was hand position: should be closer to 10+3, esp at the start there. Could go on about lines and all that, but that will come with time. Be careful, it's an addictive hobby

chops · 11-06-2013, 11:24 PM

^ what he said. although, you did seem to be going pretty slow. that FRS was killing you, even in the sweeping turns

good job though! i went on my first track day last month and had the time of my life. cant wait to get back on the tarmac!

Rangerz · 11-06-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

For a first time out, anything's ok as long as you and the car got back in one piece and had fun

Was this with an instructor in the car? Only thing that really caught my eye in the video itself was hand position: should be closer to 10+3, esp at the start there. Could go on about lines and all that, but that will come with time. Be careful, it's an addictive hobby

Yes instructor for the 2 morning sessions. For the 2 afternoon sessions he moved me to group 2 so I was solo. Yea agree on the hands a real bad habit I noticed on autocross as well. Later on I catch myself and readjust but, it is not a habit yet.

Rangerz · 11-06-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

^ what he said. although, you did seem to be going pretty slow. that FRS was killing you, even in the sweeping turns

good job though! i went on my first track day last month and had the time of my life. cant wait to get back on the tarmac!

Hey now the FRZ had 500 HP flathead ford and racing slicks

Rusty · 11-07-2013, 11:28 AM

Welcome to the club of planning your time around doing track days.

GSS138 · 11-07-2013, 12:26 PM

Hehe, first day is nerve wracking. You will progress each time. Looks like fun, much prettier scenery than the rock filled deserts of CA too!

And yeah, you made it home in your own car so you won

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You might try some driving gloves next time. Go to a sporting goods store and just buy the cheapest matching left and right golf gloves you can find.

cossie1600 · 11-07-2013, 01:26 PM

One thing, that camera angle sucks, mount it on top or inside the car

chops · 11-07-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GSS138

You might try some driving gloves next time. Go to a sporting goods store and just buy the cheapest matching left and right golf gloves you can find.

+1 for driving gloves. i got some racequip's on amazon for like 20bucks. nomex lined and everything. they've held up just fine after one track day. still look new

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Originally Posted by Rangerz

Hey now the FRZ had 500 HP flathead ford and racing slicks

if thats the case then... lol

11-06-2013, 10:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rangerz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Utah Age: 59 Posts: 476 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Miller Motor Sports Lap This is a lap from my first HPDE event at Miller Motor Sports Park "West Track" in Sept. Critique away.....except "Your to slow Dude" Had a great time though and intend to hit a bunch next spring. __________________ Stillen Gen III/ NST/ Fast Intentions Non-Res HFC & 12" Resonated CF TDX/ Setreb series 9 OC/ SPL upper control arms/ Whiteline front & rear swaybars/ Uprev tuned by Seb@specialtyZ/ 319HP 262TQ/ Z1 PS Cooler/ Z1 SS Premium break lines/ CJM Road Race pump/Carbotech F:XP10 R:XP8 Nismo OC DIY

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	For a first time out, anything's ok as long as you and the car got back in one piece and had fun Was this with an instructor in the car? Only thing that really caught my eye in the video itself was hand position: should be closer to 10+3, esp at the start there. Could go on about lines and all that, but that will come with time. Be careful, it's an addictive hobby GSS138 likes this. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 14	Hehe, first day is nerve wracking. You will progress each time. Looks like fun, much prettier scenery than the rock filled deserts of CA too! And yeah, you made it home in your own car so you won . You might try some driving gloves next time. Go to a sporting goods store and just buy the cheapest matching left and right golf gloves you can find. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5. Last edited by GSS138; 11-07-2013 at 12:28 PM.

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11-06-2013, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	^ what he said. although, you did seem to be going pretty slow. that FRS was killing you, even in the sweeping turns good job though! i went on my first track day last month and had the time of my life. cant wait to get back on the tarmac!

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	One thing, that camera angle sucks, mount it on top or inside the car