[s-cars] Nuerburgring Instruction

[Richard Tanimura]

Robin,

It is good that you broached the seriousness of driving the Ring. Despite
the banter, I don't think I underestimate the dangers it. But it is well to
be reminded. But that is why I am very determined to take it slowly and to
get instruction along the way.

It is really nothing I intend to do before both the car and I are ready.

Rich


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[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Robin St.Clair
Sent: den 10 juni 2003 18:14
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Subject: [s-cars] Nuerburgring Instruction


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Keith
I knew you'd bring it up!
I think you are very brave, unless you know the person you are offering to
drive with, the Nordschleife is no closed circuit, as you have learnt!

Richard

I would seriously advise anybody who is not a successful race driver to lap
the circuit for fun, rather than attack it, if they have never driven it
before. The danger period comes after about 50 laps when you think you know
it and you suddenly discover you don't! There are no run offs to speak of
and the weather changes in the course of a lap, not a good place to make a
mistake.
Don't let me put you off, however! Its a great place. I do not like driving
it in a regular street car, though many do.
To put its difficulties into perspective - Keith is a professional
automotive engineer and test driver, with fairly extensive experience, which
he is far too modest to mention (he would bring it up however) - even with
such a background he is not qualified to test drive on the 'Ring 'cos it
bites you when you aren't expecting it.
The European Circuit Guide
 http://www.circuitdriver.com/circuitguides/euro.asp ) has 70 pages on the
Nordschleife plus I think you can get GP Legends, but I always find it
easier to drive a car.

HTH
R+C
PS - Paul, not only does Sabine smoke tyres, she has won the 24 Hours Race
at the 'Ring twice - I've not noticed your name in Autosport!




Keith projected........

As I'm sure R+C will point out if I don't, the real risk is to your car
interior... :-P

I should amend that offer to state that I'm not offering !consecutive
laps"  as a in-car coach.

After a few years of doing my job, there's not much in a car that could
scare me on a "closed" circuit.

Probably the best approach is:

1) Watch a few ring videos  to get familiar with the track
2) Ride along for a few laps to get even more familiar with the track
3) Take your first few laps with a "coach" in the passenger seat who
can help you anticipate what's coming ahead for the MANY blind corners.
4) Once you're familiar with the track and aren't ever "surprised"
after coming around a turn, then look into professional help to further
fine tune.

Cheers,
Keith
1500 Nordschleife miles  so far this year :)



Keith Maddock, TRW Automotive,  Koblenz, Germany
Slip Control Systems, Systems Design, Traction Control
+49 (0)261/ 895 2474    -   -   keith.maddock at trw.com




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