danegrey's 370Z Journal

danegrey

Well where to begin, On 5/5/2022, I went and did track night at Road Atlanta, a track that does demand a lot more respect. Concrete walls, the SCCA Track Night even made that a strong statement before the start. Yea, its very interesting...

I was in advance and must say, the first session was spent a lot of time looking in my mirrors, oh my, the number of fast cars and letting them by. So the whole point was just hitting my marks, etc. and getting comfortable. Best time was a 1.56.26 it really was on my only clean lap.

The second session was my best the times dropped each lap and I had found a space where I was far enough not catching anyone or anyone catching me. Worked hard on hitting my spots. The other thing was I have developed more confidence in my braking, and was breaking later and also carrying more speed.
Actually this session was validating working on sims, and transferring to the track. It was pretty close.

I noticed after the last session that here, I was having a lot more tire / fender rub on the front tires. I did notice it at Atlanta Motorsport Park, but it seems more severe.

Which had an impact on the third session, was concern and backed down a bit and had to watch my mirrors more. Pointed a car by, messed up corner 5, went off a bit and said I am done.

Later in the week, I reviewed my fast lap Video There were 4 sections I hit 100 mph or over, and down the long back straight hit 126. Then took 10a at 60 mph. The only reason I mentioned this, is that I am even amazed at how I am driving and just looking where I need to brake and turn, etc. No thinking about how fast I am going, it just seems normal.

I reviewed the video with my SIM coach, and down to just fine points on the corners. I do think there is a bit more speed, but how much is really left I do not know, but then there is self-preservation that sets in.

Also next time for Road Atlanta going to sign up for HPDE for a day and I will have an in car coach. Really ready to have some other input. This will be interesting.

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