The Deed Is Done

[64GunPilot]

Congrats on the purchase. Are you gonna go straight to comp school with the car? Or get an HPDE in first to get acquainted? Im still the new guy but glad to see another new guy.

[Supercharged111]

Congrats on the purchase. Are you gonna go straight to comp school with the car? Or get an HPDE in first to get acquainted? Im still the new guy but glad to see another new guy.

You look like a quick new guy, those aren't very common.

[BryanL]

Congrats Mark-welcome. Don't hesitate to ask. I've run the LS for 12 years I guess now and there are plenty of resources around here to answer any questions.

Go sign up for ECR and I'll see you there.

[babablackgoat]

Congrats Mark-welcome. Don't hesitate to ask. I've run the LS for 12 years I guess now and there are plenty of resources around here to answer any questions.

Go sign up for ECR and I'll see you there.

Greatly appreciated. But cannot make ECR due to prior engagement. See y'all at Hallett.

Although would be a good idea to attend a non-NASA HDPE such as TDE or Chin or something between now and then. Would be beneficial to have a more experience CMC driver come by to get me started on the real deal. Nothing scheduled. Just a thought.

[Fbody383]

Would be beneficial to have a more experience CMC driver come by to get me started on the real deal. Nothing scheduled. Just a thought.

If you're going to make an event, let us know. Somebody might be able to get out there. You're gonna find you have to drive these things pretty hard to make them fast.

[Supercharged111]

If you're going to make an event, let us know. Somebody might be able to get out there. You're gonna find you have to drive these things pretty hard to make them fast.

This is an excellent point because it may feel reckless, aggressive, or unnecessary to push the car that hard in the beginning but the folks walking away from you are doing just that. Just don't outdrive yourself.

[babablackgoat]

This is an excellent point because it may feel reckless, aggressive, or unnecessary to push the car that hard in the beginning but the folks walking away from you are doing just that. Just don't outdrive yourself.

Understood. Need to push the car from the beginning without overdriving a car I am not familiar with. Appreciate the guidance.

[64GunPilot]

Greatly appreciated. But cannot make ECR due to prior engagement. See y'all at Hallett.

Although would be a good idea to attend a non-NASA HDPE such as TDE or Chin or something between now and then. Would be beneficial to have a more experience CMC driver come by to get me started on the real deal. Nothing scheduled. Just a thought.

Also try APEX driving academy. I went with them in January to give my car a good shake down and knock the rust off after not being on track for a year. Its usually $250 for six 20min sessions in one day with or without instructors. They run at Cresson. https://www.apexhpde.com/

[babablackgoat]

Also try APEX driving academy. I went with them in January to give my car a good shake down and knock the rust off after not being on track for a year. Its usually $250 for six 20min sessions in one day with or without instructors. They run at Cresson. https://www.apexhpde.com/

Thanks for recommending. I am familiar with Apex. Been around a long time with good reputation. Another one I have not checked out yet and closer to home is Hooked on Driving (HOD): https://www.hookedondriving.com/hook...g-region/Texas

Seems we have:
TDE (The Driver's Edge)
Chin
Apex
HOD

Anyone with other suggests or comments on HDPE's in Texas?

[babablackgoat]

You look like a quick new guy, those aren't very common.

And I am not one of them. Have plenty of HDPE experience in my highly modified yet street legal GTO. Yet not full-on door to door.