Rookie Day Redo

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Originally Posted by Rob Liebbe

The topics below are what have been requested by the Rooks and also suggested by the Vets:

* introduction to passing/being passed
* proper racing "behavior" and attitude
car maintenance schedule/what to look for
* The Start
Think 2 turns ahead
Study the guy in front, not in your mirror
Weaknesses/common breakages on various cars
Parts/Tools/Stuff to bring to the track
Chassis Setup/Tuning

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I'm hoping you guys will post up any written material that comes out of this. I narrowed the list to what my "top 10" would be and highlighted the couple/few that I would be focusing on initially were I there.

I'm only missing it because of a prior engagement - I would LOVE to be there. Really sounds like it will be a VERY valuable event.

I know it's track time and all for you too but, thank to the Vets for continuing to help bring the new folks along.

Sorry you won't be there. I'll put "The virtue of gasoline vs diesel" on the list.

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Originally Posted by Fbody383

I'm hoping you guys will post up any written material that comes out of this. I narrowed the list to what my "top 10" would be and highlighted the couple/few that I would be focusing on initially were I there.

I'm only missing it because of a prior engagement - I would LOVE to be there. Really sounds like it will be a VERY valuable event.

I know it's track time and all for you too but, thank to the Vets for continuing to help bring the new folks along.

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Jason and I would be happy to spend a weekend with you at TWS... lemme know...

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Originally Posted by Rob Liebbe

The topics below are what have been requested by the Rooks and also suggested by the Vets:

* introduction to passing/being passed
* proper racing "behavior" and attitude
car maintenance schedule/what to look for
* The Start
Think 2 turns ahead
Study the guy in front, not in your mirror
Weaknesses/common breakages on various cars
Parts/Tools/Stuff to bring to the track
Chassis Setup/Tuning

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Just one day? I would pick two ... maybe three and stay focused.

When Covini breaks out his toy cars, we spend 30-45 minutes talking about who has "the line"... just the line!

Don't get ambitious, be realistic. Make what you discuss stick.


Also, make sure the guy in the right seat and the guy standing in front of the class are on the same page. That was my biggest beef with NASA was I was teaching one thing in the DE1/2 classes and the in-car instructors were telling them something else.


Now ... what would be cool was if each of you (us) rooks and vets, took one of those topics and held a tailgate session throughout the year. Everyone walks away from a "Todd Talk" nodding their heads with better understanding.

2 days.

Have decided to leave car at home...found a cracked torque arm and the brakes just don't feel right...no need to have a big problem and cause carnage.

However, I will probably be driving Misty's 5spd neon so if you can't keep up or get passed by it....lesson #18 will be how to improve your Golf swing! ;)

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Originally Posted by mitchntx

When Covini breaks out his toy cars, we spend 30-45 minutes talking about who has "the line"... just the line!
Don't get ambitious, be realistic.
Make what you discuss stick.

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Agree with you about the tailgates, Mitch.

Open minds and feedback good.

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Originally Posted by Fbody383

Open minds and feedback good.

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here's a subject for you , Rob:

Open minds and feedback vs closed minds and bitching..

no reply required.. I ALREADY KNOW what part I play in this problem

wow, you guys are really selling me hard on AI/CMC pairing me with THE Glen Landrum :shock: :D

If I can't learn to race better from that guy I think I might have to take up golf instead

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Originally Posted by kbrewmr2

If I can't learn to race better from that guy I think I might have to take up golf instead

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Some of Doc Robertson tequila helps too.