SASCA AutoCross
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I barely got 6th place this time around out of 24 novices. The last couple times I got 8th and 9th. I feel like I'm ready to move out of novice but my times are definitely not showing it. I still have to be much more aggressive on my braking rather than letting off the throttle. I'm not sure why that's such a hard concept for me to get over. I'll have to get Ricky or Nam to drive my car next time to see how far I can really push it.
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Originally Posted by RavynX,Jun 30 2009, 09:24 AM
I barely got 6th place this time around out of 24 novices. The last couple times I got 8th and 9th. I feel like I'm ready to move out of novice but my times are definitely not showing it. I still have to be much more aggressive on my braking rather than letting off the throttle. I'm not sure why that's such a hard concept for me to get over. I'll have to get Ricky or Nam to drive my car next time to see how far I can really push it.
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yeah my thing is braking. i stop too early. practice will make me better!!!! tomorrow im going to Harris Hill with my F1 SAE UTSA racing team and im taking my car!!!!!! well i hope to have fun.
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Here was my last run at the most recent autocross...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH6Tbw6dmN4
I wish I had a seat harness to force my shoulders to stay glued to the seat. lol. I probably need to sit closer or break that bad habit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH6Tbw6dmN4
I wish I had a seat harness to force my shoulders to stay glued to the seat. lol. I probably need to sit closer or break that bad habit.
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One thing you can do is try to move your seat as far forward and as upright as you can stand.... It helps give you a better vantage point as well as gives you more upper body strength (and therefore accuracy) on the wheel.
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Woooo, today was exhilarating! 2nd place in novice after I finally started pushing my S!
I can't wait for the last one at the AT&T center. Hopefully Sasca has something behind the scenes for a new venue.
I can't wait for the last one at the AT&T center. Hopefully Sasca has something behind the scenes for a new venue.
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i did horrible im not happy with my times but i did have fun trying to control my car. i will never going to use those tires again 
next time i should do better and Chris im glad your getting better! i like the competition it keeps up [PUSHING] our cars!
next time i should do better and Chris im glad your getting better! i like the competition it keeps up [PUSHING] our cars!
