Subject: RE: [s-cars] Speed Racer wannabe

[Bill Mahoney]

Paul (who post S fest has apparently decided to actually work at a job
for a living. he he) wrote:
<snips>

I think Taka nailed it head on WRT driving advice, if this is your 1st
effort.  Getting to know your car and it's and your limits is huge.

> Yes my car is certainly  mmmm huge.

I find it helpful to 'study' before the event, or at it.  Like me, for
example, I've got a small map of LRP pinned up here @ my desk, serves
dual
purpose of daydreaming and studying the course, the racing line, etc.
Similar to walking the course @ an autocross, but more feasible.  Less
surprises come race day.

> Good idea. BTW I loved limerock when I lived in CT.  What f-u-n!  I
believe Road america to be very much like it.

  Whatever you do, don't take any helmet advice from Joey
Noggin' Pizzo 8-).  Unless of course you want details of how a helmet
should
NOT fit (read:  chin sticking out below full-face guard).  His
late-night
//S Fest helmet modeling had me pissing myself.

> I've always said "dont go into battle, without your helmet on!"  Looks
like things really got rolling after dark huh?  Better > check the
garage one more time for anyone still lingering.

Agree with the white shoe polish on sidewalls, bring an air tank to
adjust
accordingly.

> This is great advice indeed as my white buck driving shoes are sure to
get scuffed up a bit !

Many forget the simple things, things that will make your life that day
more
enjoyable.  Yes, sunblock, good idea, also folding chair (lot of down
time
and walking, take a load off them heel-toe feet would ya?), lunch, lots
of
WATER, umbrella / rain coat (never know, BTDT), camera, video, and, hat
(helmet head worse than bedhead, and keeps sun off noggin'), and, most
importantly, hecklers.
Hecklers?  Yes.  Hecklers.  What fun is it going out and looking like a
total DORK if not accompanied by those to rub your nose in it.  Usually
its
about as fun as the racing itself!  Wish I were closer, I'd be 1st in
line!

>  hmmmm Maybe with white bucks and fancy hawaiian shirt I could be the
ultimate poser and just heckle everyone else:)
>  Gotta have a sense of humor to own an Alfa for sure...just like an
old TR ...ya know?

And my favorite question:

<<<how to look like I know what I'm doing? >>>

>  Yep I know the elder list professional engineers, drivers, mechanics
and statesmen are thinking "Ooooh oh oooooh!  What >  have we
created?"   So, I'll try to live up to your expectations and bring honor
and glory to the listhood. ha!

Anyway, sorry for the rant (couldn't resist), good luck, and, most
important, HAVE FUN.  Take it serious, but not too, and take it with a
grain
of cautiousness.  WARNING:  addictive.  Just look at my trackbeoch idol,

Bruce M!  What a life!
-Paul

>  And  BTW thanks for  the many responses I received.  They have been
great and will be quite useful!
Cheers'
Bill M  -andretti
95 1/2 Avant
75 Carrera