what's the best way to gain performance driving skill for a beginner?

Valentino · 05-19-2010, 07:04 AM

Racing simulation on video games it's a good start. Forza3 on XBOX360, Or Grand Tourismo Prolog on PS3.

They will give you a good idea of racing lines Or the fastest way around a race track. and you mite be lucky and find a track that's close to you, So you can practice on it.

One other thing you will need an engine oil cooler if your going to track your car.

pgrmstr · 05-19-2010, 08:32 AM

Autox should be your first stop....

It is VERY inexpensive to start, bring your car, add air to your tires, pay your $40 entry fee and begin to learn basic car control while being able to safely push the car to and beyond it's limits...

From there, then look at some drivers schools (with instruction), HPDE, etc as mentioned....

A paraphrase from way back goes something like....a good autoxer makes a good road racer, but a good road racer doesn't necessarily make a good autoxer....or something along that line...

I think the bottom line here is in Autox, you can more easily learn all aspects of car control, choosing lines, setup basics, etc....that is much more difficult to do on the track.

my $.02

05-19-2010, 07:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 307	Racing simulation on video games it's a good start. Forza3 on XBOX360, Or Grand Tourismo Prolog on PS3. They will give you a good idea of racing lines Or the fastest way around a race track. and you mite be lucky and find a track that's close to you, So you can practice on it. One other thing you will need an engine oil cooler if your going to track your car. __________________ Lou Fusz Nissan \| KW V3 \| SPL rear camber and toe bolt \| OS Giken LSD \| Nismo Diff cover \| Engine Oil cooler \| F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" Resonators \| F.I. Resonated Test Pipes \| Injen cold air intake \| COBB AccessPORT \| JWT Clutch Flywheel \| Last edited by Valentino; 05-19-2010 at 07:28 AM.

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05-19-2010, 08:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
pgrmstr Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 131 Drives: 09 BS 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	Autox should be your first stop.... It is VERY inexpensive to start, bring your car, add air to your tires, pay your $40 entry fee and begin to learn basic car control while being able to safely push the car to and beyond it's limits... From there, then look at some drivers schools (with instruction), HPDE, etc as mentioned.... A paraphrase from way back goes something like....a good autoxer makes a good road racer, but a good road racer doesn't necessarily make a good autoxer....or something along that line... I think the bottom line here is in Autox, you can more easily learn all aspects of car control, choosing lines, setup basics, etc....that is much more difficult to do on the track. my $.02