[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

[jpkirk]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

That being said, it sounds like you're describing typical newbie mistakes: not hitting the right turn-in points, not utilizing the whole width of the track, and managing throttle and all the other goodies simultaneously. This isn't uncommon at all, but you'll quickly get better. This is why I say, you just aren't ready to move up yet...MAYBE to the next level of novice, but otherwise, just stay where you're at and take it in for another weekend or two, at least.

You know you're getting there when you start to feel more "one" with the car, I feel. And, rather than feeling unsure as to what is going to happen at times, you are confident in yourself and your vehicle's capabilities, and are more inclined to experiment.

Actually, the moment I felt I was starting to get it, was when I felt my instructor was giving me an awful line to follow around the track, and that my line was superior. I later found that my line was, indeed, faster.

So I have been reading this recently and have found it entertaining. He talks about all the points you have made, especially the last one, and more. Get's good reviews. This focuses on autocross but the process extends across to driving track as well. There are several in the series. He spends some time on the idea of visualization as well. I thought it was a good read.

Speed Secrets, Winning Autocross Techniques