Why have you never tracked your car?

[lamaluv]

I have open tracked my Cobra about a dozen times and would do more if there were any tracks closer. I have also been to three differant courses of instruction that let your drive your own car and these have been the most important part of my becoming comfortable driving the Cobra at speed. When you spin out at 90 mph on the track there are no trees, rocks or other things to hit that probably would get you killed on the street. I know that we all have too much sense to drive stupid on the street, but when someone else does, it is sure nice to have the experience you get at the track.

Dick

[Ibr8k4vetts]

Originally Posted by lamaluv

When you spin out at 90 mph on the track there are no trees, rocks or other things to hit that probably would get you killed on the street.

Dick

I resemble that remark! I was the one who made the A-bomb size dust cloud at the last WSCB I think I learned more from that spin then anything else

[951mat]

I guess I started in 2000 doing DE/NASA events in a 95 Formula Firebird. Thats the first car I learned a little about cars on. It was great fun even with poor suspension and brakes. I graduated to a 944 Turbo which was even more fun with great suspension and brakes and I learned a whole lot more working on that damn thing. Dad would come along as well to some events (he's never met a stranger) and I even got him driving the Porsche with a friendly instructor. He always had fun just talking to everyone at the events, but he still talks about those rides. Its almost easy to go quick in that car anyway. Got a cobra in early 06 and eventually met Clois that year. I didn't need much convincing with my past experience so I hit RUN in 06 and of course loved it. Met some great friends (Dad did to) and can't wait to go this year. Hope to get a few events in before then (Hallet is close). Most importantly though, Dad just bought a cobra this year and I want to help him set his up so he can come play to. I know he can't wait, and he's only been on the track that one time in the Porsche. He just see's how much fun everyone's having and has to try it as well. I'll just put a block of wood under his throttle to start with.
I completly understand the time/money/family thing (I have 3 girls under 8) and I don't get to play nearly as much as I'd like but hope to do more in the future. Just remember as I try to, between lights these crazy things can hit jail time speeds. On a track those speeds are much more enjoyable as there's no legal worries and everyone's going the same direction. Just take your time, start slowly, build skills and confidence and you might wonder what took you so long like Clois did.

Mat Twiehaus.

[DAVID GAGNARD]

David,

I am glad you are ok. I have seen you drive at a couple of tracks and you are a good driver. I have often wondered about that scenario and how I would react. My thinking would be to attempt to do what you did. I hope to see you on another track soon.

Clois

Clois:

Thanks for the complement, I'm not the fastest guy out there, never will be, but I probably have the most fun out there....

Hopefully you will never have to put to the test your driving skills on the street, but, trust me, if the occasion arises, you will be ready and you will not even think about it, you'll react in the best way for the situation...........That's one thing I'm certain of........You never forget your training.........

Hopefully we'll meet again at a track soon.............

David

[ack fia]

I have been doing track days for the last couple of years. We are lucky to have a couple of really great groups around here (SCDA, PDA/NASA) that are reasonable Cobra friendly.
The tracks are great (Lime Rock, NHI, and now Monticelo and NJ) and the days are a blast but I rarely see other Cobras.