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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 11:43:28 GMT 12
Will be my first time racing at a big track.. anyone have any useful advice? Preferably try not to tell me who to stay away from, I have a subconcious problem goin on, I'm more likely to do opposite (childhood thing  ) but if you want, you can tell me to stay away from 57a all you want ;D |
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Post by Ricoshea on Aug 16, 2007 12:07:00 GMT 12
Use your mirrors
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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 12:10:35 GMT 12
Yeah, learnt that one fast at Taipa , Queens Birthday lol
Guess it takes a while to learn whos behind you from a front view
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Post by Mark16 on Aug 16, 2007 13:19:01 GMT 12
you will soon learn mite be the hard way tho ;D
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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 13:49:35 GMT 12
all good, I wouldn't be racing there if I didn't expect to get banged around a bit ........ I'm into pain, always have been  |
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Post by alloyplatypus on Aug 16, 2007 14:13:30 GMT 12
My best advice is to try and use your peripheral vision. Keep an eye on the car in front, but also into the next corner as well. There are so many drivers out there that dont, and end up slamming into some poor dude, stopped in the middle of the corner or something.
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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 14:24:16 GMT 12
My best advice is to try and use your peripheral vision. Keep an eye on the car in front, but also into the next corner as well. There are so many drivers out there that dont, and end up slamming into some poor dude, stopped in the middle of the corner or something. yeah, thats great advice... this I learnt the hard way as well, slamming into a stationary car at Taipa. It's not so easy jumping from a saloon class into a full contact grade.......multitasking has never been a strong point for me.....yes , hard to believe a comment like that coming from a female . There are a lot of things I'm going to learn the hard way, but It has to be done. |
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Post by Rusty on Aug 16, 2007 16:51:02 GMT 12
Some things i have learnt and been told. Keep away from the wall it hurts. Always look a corner in front of you. Never give an inch and dont expect an inch I havent quite mastered that one yet
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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 19:47:17 GMT 12
I'm attracted to dirt walls, think it may go the same way down there. I'm not expecting to be brilliant in my 1st season at Waikaraka , but I'll give it a darn good go ;D
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Post by Rusty on Aug 16, 2007 19:50:14 GMT 12
Lol concrete walls hurt hehe.
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Post by chequebook on Aug 16, 2007 20:10:12 GMT 12
Dont listen to Pete 57a or follow him, He's always in the middle of the damage zone, Ha ha, ;D You be sweet , we'll look after you ... |
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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 20:16:10 GMT 12
if I did what petee did all season I'll be right lol. I'm the type to get in the mix a little more. My problem is I have no fear YET !!! We'll have to see if someone can change that |
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Post by Mark16 on Aug 16, 2007 20:28:50 GMT 12
lol im sure sum 1 will  |
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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 20:33:31 GMT 12
you'll gain my respect 10 times faster if you dont puss e foot around me. Don't treat me as just another chick as I've never considered myself much of one (but I'm turning more girly now... I've cooked nearly every day for 2 weeks LMAO , thats a miricle in itself ;D). I don't mind being weined in, but if I do something wrong don't hesitate to pay me back |
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Post by porry41 on Aug 16, 2007 20:50:47 GMT 12
saloon to stockie whats the problem youll find stockers tame ;D ;D
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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 20:56:19 GMT 12
more talkin black track production saloon.... but come to think of it they were pretty bad too, just less speed lol ....... I'm used to leaning ;D
Just because we had 3 cars the same colours they thought we were teams racing, blocking cars to let eachother get ahead lol
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Post by pumafan on Aug 16, 2007 21:27:40 GMT 12
My advice from an old head,for your first couple off meetings.... Throw away the mirrors,you will spend too much time looking at who's coming behind you, Stick to your line,closer to pole the better ! Keep away from that wall,it will bloody hurt ! Listen to all advice,believe half off it ! Dont be affraid to ask questions ! The first one will be .... WHAT THE darn AM I DOING HERE  ? |
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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 21:43:21 GMT 12
I'll definately take your advise for the first few meets pumafan, sounds good to me  I'll never think 'wot the darn am I doing here'. I had a blast in Taipa. though it was only 26 cars and no concrete walls, I had the best time of my life .... It's an awesome sport. If I was barrel rolled, or was injured badly, I may change my thoughts and theres always the damage to the bank account that may scared me out of it |
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Post by pumafan on Aug 16, 2007 22:05:11 GMT 12
Good luck too you young girl, me thinks you will have a blast ! Look forward to following your efforts from a distance...... Remember, its all about having fun though.....some people have forgotten that over the years. |
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Post by blackwidow on Aug 16, 2007 22:13:27 GMT 12
I agree. that's what I like about black tracks, having a few stockys only, you have to have fun to bring in the crowds. Though I must admit I do have a competitive streek that can take over rather quickly. Thanks pumafan |
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) but if you want, you can tell me to stay away from 57a all you want ;D
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