MAZOC Karting Challenge 27 April (Sat.)

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Driving a car fast is an extremely unforgiving art. Professionals make it look so easy, but the level they are performing at is the equivalent of a jogger versus an Olympic runner. The absolute worst place to find the limit is on the street - you're thinking a bit backwards as far as being "comfortable" in your car. It's the opposite: you go out with a professional to learn your own car, and then on the STREET you will be more comfortable.

So, my recommendation? Try a little AutoX or two. Then move up to HPDE.

Originally Posted by aniceh

Trust me, I know it's a technical skill that takes practice to master. I make no such mistake of thinking that it's as easy as the pros can make it look. The main problem that I've run into is that there are differing schools of thought on how best to approach the learning process, and everyone is completely in the tank for their own. I have no preconceived notions, or extreme loyalties, I just want to be smart.

Originally Posted by shadoquad

The answer is, any one of these methods will teach you something. There is no wrong answer. You can even learn things in a public place without endangering folks. There are many lessons to learn

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

This is true.

Just depends on what you want to "learn". For instance, oversteer/countersteer is NOT something you want to really practice on a narrow, tree-lined road. But, you COULD practice "finding the line" at almost any speed. I ALWAYS do that when taking on and off ramps, personally.

Originally Posted by aniceh

I want to learn it ALL. :|



Seriously, I want to learn how to drive the car in a way that is controlled yet still feels exhilarating.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Just follow me at ZDayZ.

Originally Posted by aniceh

...really? You won't lead me off the side of a precipice?

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Just follow me at ZDayZ.

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

I just pictured two Z cars going over a cliff.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Just follow me at ZDayZ.

Originally Posted by aniceh

I want to learn it ALL. :|



Seriously, I want to learn how to drive the car in a way that is controlled yet still feels exhilarating.

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Then everything we have listed is what you want.

In all honesty, if you want to learn some basics, feel free to come up sometime, and we'll just go drive around. You can learn plenty on public roads without being in danger.

Originally Posted by aniceh

I may just take you up on that. If I do, I promise to pay you handsomely in snickerdoodles.

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

This is true.

Just depends on what you want to "learn". For instance, oversteer/countersteer is NOT something you want to really practice on a narrow, tree-lined road. But, you COULD practice "finding the line" at almost any speed. I ALWAYS do that when taking on and off ramps, personally.

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I started doing this every time I take a ramp now