MAZOC Karting Challenge 27 April (Sat.)

aniceh

Thanks, man! I figure I can get a few cruises in over the summer and better learn where I'm the limiting factor in driving experiences, then have someone teach me to take it to the next level when it's a bit cooler out.

MightyBobo

NO NO NO! Do NOT learn your limits on cruises! Trust me. Save that for HPDE and AutoX!!

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aniceh

Ok.

This is why I keep you guys around. What would I do without you?

I've seen stuff on the HPDE, but not AutoX. Tell me more...

MightyBobo

AutoX is the best place to learn your limits safely. It requires a LOT of very quick hand movement, and handling the car in extreme situations. Excellent for learning what your car can do in evasive maneuvers, along with what will happen if you are too extreme with your inputs (be it braking, steering, or acceleration).

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shadoquad

Oh, so that's how this is going to go.

Now errybody gon' get Corvettes? GOD DAMN IT

XwChriswX

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shadoquad

Oh, but honestly, f*ck you

XwChriswX

Not with them black flagging every other car..



I sorry.

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b1adesofcha0s

Driving on cruises and on a track are two completely different worlds.

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aniceh

So, for my own benefit and so I may best learn from and enjoy my driving experiences, what is your recommended progression? Shouldn't I have a base level of comfort with my own vehicle before signing up for HPDE or AutoX? When is it enough?

StangerGT

Really... either one would work. Ultimately, at either event you go at your own pace. You may have an instructor giving you tips, or trying to give you confidence... but no one is holding a gun to your head to go faster.

Overall I personally like HPDE better. But AutoX would be a good start to, its probably a bit safer, and its cheaper. More room for mistake.

If you go the HPDE route, you could jump in with the group that normally goes. I am guessing Rob will be going later this year... sadly I will only be able to do one =/


EDIT: you could always come to the May HPDE event (or any other) if you are not doing ZDayZ... and get an incentive ride from someone. Thats what I did my first time. Got me hooked instantly. You just walk down to the pits and ask for a ride when the more advanced groups go out.

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b1adesofcha0s

If you ain't first, you're last!

Nah it's better and safer to get comfortable in a closed environment like HPDE or AutoX. If you screw something up, it won't be as bad as doing so on the street. If you've done a cruise then you should be able to handle either.

The important thing to know about AutoX/HPDE is that you go at whatever pace you feel comfortable and can handle. You don't have to have a certain skill level to be able to do them. If you want to go really slow, you can do so. Just signal for anyone stuck behind you to pass and you can continue at your own pace. The idea is to start from wherever you are and slowly build speed as you get better and better.

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