WMHM 12 Gingerman

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Feb 12, 2012 | 03:37 PM

#91

FluKy15

Registered User

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 14,697

Likes: 1

From: Toronto

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnumXL2

Quote:

Originally Posted by FluKy15' timestamp='1329092240' post='21408038

Ok well that sums it up pretty well then. Passing on straight only it seems, which I like. Do people get moved up or down in the groups, based on how they are running throughout the day?

Typically the answer is no. The only exception may be if you start in beginner and really shouldn't be (and your instructor recognizes it), then you and your instructor could talk to the guys who run the event and see what they could do. Also, in the beginner group, you can have your instructor "sign off" on you so that you can drive alone on the second day.

The track is big enough that you usually don't have too many issues. Most people are good about letting you pass. If they aren't, you can run into the pits and ask to be let out with some room and Chrissy (race control) will take care of you.

And passing on the straights works out well. It is meant to be safe and fun learning environment for drivers of all levels, and so far it has lived up to that.

Feb 12, 2012 | 03:47 PM

#92

MagnumXL2

Registered User

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 95

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by FluKy15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnumXL2' timestamp='1329093186' post='21408072

[quote name='FluKy15' timestamp='1329092240' post='21408038']

Ok well that sums it up pretty well then. Passing on straight only it seems, which I like. Do people get moved up or down in the groups, based on how they are running throughout the day?

Only get instructors if in the beginner class? Or would the intermediate get one too? I havent had an instructor before so it will be nice to have one. I must have missed on some little details somewhere in my driving, always good to learn more. Because of not being there before though, Im thinking I would opt for being in the beginners class.
[/quote]

Last year they put instructors in the intermediate class for the first session out. This was the first year that they did this, and as far as I know it went over well. I believe you can ask to have an instructor for more than just one session in intermediate, but you may have to wait a bit longer as they switch cars (depending on the run order of course). Beginner gets an instructor for every session unless they say you are fit to go by yourself and choose to do so.

I did beginner the first year, no regrets. My instructor was a good guy who taught me a lot. There were a couple of occasions where I was stuck behind a train following a really slow driver, but again you can just pit for room. Even if you can't get into beginner, there will likely be a lot of guys who are willing to ride with you and give you pointers.

Feb 12, 2012 | 04:02 PM

#93

FluKy15

Registered User

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 14,697

Likes: 1

From: Toronto

After looking at the list of people who have spots reserved from previous years, I think Ill be jumping into the Beginners group for sure.

Feb 12, 2012 | 04:22 PM

#94

K1ngfunK

Registered User

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 22,387

Likes: 3

From: The land of corruption, cachaça, and caipirinhas.

Beginner group can actually be rather fun if you've got a good instructor. If I go again this year, I'll probably do beginner again just to learn more about the track, even though my instructor signed off on me early Sunday. I'd love to get either Pat or Cezar this year!