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2010/09/16 21:51:25
PeterM

Come to Sydney and try and drive a 32 year old 1.6 litre Escort panel van in peak hour traffic, and dodging trucks larger than the harbour bridge.

An experience not to be repeated that tests every driving skill that you may, or may not have..
2010/09/16 21:56:26
jpayne
proper car control takes years to master, I would suggest anything that offers cheap 1/2 day car control sessions, especially those associated with motoring groups, not to be worth much. Start young and practice. Or if its too late to start young, then practice.
Finish the car, then go use it in a safe and controlled environment. join a car club and participate, choose one that has a strong competition side and compete. Dont try and win on your first outing, that will probably either damage your car or you and incur the wrath of your club mates. try Motorkanah, as stated above its an excellent skill based/building event which teaches car control, but more importantly car reaction. Most drivers do not know what a sliding car feels like until its too late, in this environment if the cars not sliding your not doing it right, and thus you learn not only how a car reacts but what to do when it does it!
Try sprints as well, these are single car timed events on a circuit. much faster, but there is runoff. Most clubs will not allow you to be too silly, there are rules and behaviour standards, these will be enforced as the clubs cant afford accidents etc as event insurances, licencing and venue hire is expensive enough, and many people have been doing it for years so much knowledge on car control and setup. many run driver 'training' sessions for novices. Try hillclimbs, ost's, kanah crosses etc. Do not try it on the road!
Most of all respect yourself and your car, as well as everyone else out there at the same time and have fun, learn at your pace and dont get willyy, or you will damage your car or yourself!

Cheers,

JP
2010/09/16 22:25:32
whoppa
i did a rally day it was sweet.. a lill different thou it was on dirty and in a sti but sweet fun..
2010/09/16 23:24:16
escort racing
Hi guys,All those comments are all very positive and are all good ones.Santa its not all about horse power,its about driving skills practise makes perfect. dont rush it,It will happen in time.But drive as much as you can in any event,Thats called learning.All the best santa...
2010/09/17 06:37:53
Puzzlescort
join a motorsport orientated car club

most run driver development programs, start off doing say motorkana's,then sprints and progress from there

it all comes down to practice, practice, practice

nothing beats car time
2010/09/17 22:50:52
Luke
Cheers guys for all the replies I think the battle plan is rac driver training for a couple of times. Then move on to sprints but I am being encouraged to race a season next year[:u]. I just feel my car will be outside my capabilities for a fair bit. I am a member of the wa sporting car club and the street car racing assoc that I intend to compete with. The whole idea of just jumping in my car and going racing seems a bit daunting now it is going to be a reality instead of a day dream.
2010/09/18 11:48:00
Avon
quote:
Originally posted by santa
...I am a member of the wa sporting car club and the street car racing assoc



Done / doing any tuning days @ Barbs?

2010/09/19 08:47:40
Luke
If all goes to plan I will be at the tuning days in november an december. Avon are you a member? My intention is to have fun but I do have a bit of a competitive streak but I dont think that will be a bad thing. Whooligan what class are you entering?
2010/09/19 12:37:43
Avon
Yes I'm a member. Stuck to tuning days and (ir)regularities so far though.

You will get a couple of laps with an instructor if you go on a Saturday. Don't worry about people going faster, just be aware of what's coming up behind and wave them through. People don't get aggro unless you do something really stupid and unsafe. Many of the fast guys pack up at midday anyway so be patient and wait until the afternoon.
2010/09/19 18:35:21
Luke
quote:
Originally posted by Avon

Yes I'm a member. Stuck to tuning days and (ir)regularities so far though.

You will get a couple of laps with an instructor if you go on a Saturday. Don't worry about people going faster, just be aware of what's coming up behind and wave them through. People don't get aggro unless you do something really stupid and unsafe. Many of the fast guys pack up at midday anyway so be patient and wait until the afternoon.



This is the real concern getting in someones way. I wasn't aware of a instructor being available. Thanks for the advice.
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