[s-cars] RE: Confessions of indiscretions

[Eric Fletcher S.O.C.]

On 10/23/03 6:23 AM, "QSHIPQ at aol.com" <QSHIPQ at aol.com> wrote:

> The instructor ISN'T at fault if a student screws up, he's only at fault
> if he's behind the wheel.  I had a perfectly clean record with students for 6
> years, then some hihp A4 guy with big brakes and motor, put me 600ft off turn
> 11 at Blackhawk.  So quickly with all this power, that the line between
> seeing the problem and mowing trees was too quick for a well seasoned
> instructor.


Bullshit,

20 years of racing and instructing for race schools like Skip Barber, Bertil
Roos and Fast company give me the right to say that.

As the instructor YOU are in charge, In charge of the driver and in charge
of the car.  I can Spot a "Danger Ranger" in 2 seconds then it's time to put
on the choke chain.

NEVER ONCE in all those years have I ever had a student get out of control
with me, EVER.


Eric Fletcher
Former Pro Racer
Race Instructor
'00 S4tt
Abt K04 Turbo Conversion
RS4 Intake and Fuel
RS4 intercoolers
RS4 Downpipes
Miltek Exhaust
RS4 Flywheel/Clutch and Pressure plate
Stasis Track Sport Suspension 600F/700R
Stasis Track Sport Brakes
Abt Z6 18x8 Wheels
Euro Headlights
and all sorts of other toys...