Racing in the rain = BAD!!!
11-23-2006, 06:18 AM
#3
Le Mans Master
The big track worker who was hit by the #38 blue Viper
at time 0:34 appears to have been one lucky dude to have
been still able to get up and hustle out of the picture a
moment afterward.
Watch the replay at 2:35 - he has his back to the car and
the fender sweeps him up off his feet and it looks as though
the rear of the car misses pinning him against the catch fence.
.
at time 0:34 appears to have been one lucky dude to have
been still able to get up and hustle out of the picture a
moment afterward.
Watch the replay at 2:35 - he has his back to the car and
the fender sweeps him up off his feet and it looks as though
the rear of the car misses pinning him against the catch fence.
.
Last edited by Slalom4me; 11-23-2006 at 06:23 AM.
11-23-2006, 06:19 AM
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Wow! Ca Ching!
11-23-2006, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 94ZR1#444
I always teach my HPDE students "The rain line, is a straight line to your trailer..."
11-23-2006, 09:05 AM
#9
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Originally Posted by L98Terror
Funny, I always teach them the best time to run is in the rain. Learning in the rain takes the ego out and your focusing on your line not going fast.
The big rule I imagine would be common sense, slow down but take the chance to learn how to handle the car in that situation.
JMHO as a newbie driver
those folks seemed to still be racing though , not me
Last edited by WNeal; 11-23-2006 at 09:10 AM.
11-23-2006, 10:42 AM
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Nah, I love racing in the rain. Although, I'd have to say that was a bit more rain that I would like to be driving in. And, were those cars still on slicks? Look at some of the tires on the broken suspensions, especially the Ferrari at the end of the clip. I can't tell for sure, but I didn't see tread. I would definitely NOT like to be on that track in that weather with slicks.
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11-23-2006, 10:57 AM
#12
Safety Car
Originally Posted by WNeal
I have heard the same thing, have not had the opportunity to do it yet but will if not too many cars on the track.
The big rule I imagine would be common sense, slow down but take the chance to learn how to handle the car in that situation.
JMHO as a newbie driver
those folks seemed to still be racing though , not me
The big rule I imagine would be common sense, slow down but take the chance to learn how to handle the car in that situation.
JMHO as a newbie driver
those folks seemed to still be racing though , not me
This was just too much rain.
When we speak of the rain line, it's not the flood line!
11-23-2006, 11:58 AM
#13
Team Owner
So these guys were still on dry tires?
In the first openening seconds of the video, it looks like they were still racing hard. The cars in the carnage sequence certainly didn't look like they had slowed down a lot.
In the first openening seconds of the video, it looks like they were still racing hard. The cars in the carnage sequence certainly didn't look like they had slowed down a lot.
11-23-2006, 12:02 PM
#14
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by 94ZR1#444
I always teach my HPDE students "The rain line, is a straight line to your trailer..."
LEARNING TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN IS NOT ONLY IMPORTANT BUT ALSO WILL TEACH YOU SKILLS THAT ARE VALUABLE IN THE DRY.. DRIVING AT LEAST 1 HPDE IN THE RAIN IS A MUST.. IF YOU CANT DRIVE IN THE RAIN.. YOU CANT DRIVE!!!
11-23-2006, 12:23 PM
#15
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I am afraid to race in the rain. FEAR is a GOOD thing, as it saves a lot of money on needless repairs. I learned to race in the rain on motorcycles (at Bridgehampton) that a LOT of competitors don't make it through the first lap (corner!) and that if I go slowly enough to make it through the first lap, I will NOT finish last!
11-23-2006, 02:12 PM
#17
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by L98Terror
Funny, I always teach them the best time to run is in the rain. Learning in the rain takes the ego out and your focusing on your line not going fast.
11-23-2006, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TRACKMAN2
LEARNING TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN IS NOT ONLY IMPORTANT BUT ALSO WILL TEACH YOU SKILLS THAT ARE VALUABLE IN THE DRY.. DRIVING AT LEAST 1 HPDE IN THE RAIN IS A MUST.. IF YOU CANT DRIVE IN THE RAIN.. YOU CANT DRIVE!!!
You can have the whole track and claim the wet/dry expert badge as far as I'm concerned 
Since 99.999999% of the folks go to have a good time I can't seem to figure out how the rain, wet car inside and out, wet clothes, poor visibility and all that stuff fits in the "fun" equation.
If you are new to a particular track a session in the rain at low speed is OK. Otherwise, it is a pitiful experience and not one that will teach you any "dry" skills since it is basically a parade lap exercise.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it forever!
11-23-2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TRACKMAN2
LEARNING TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN IS NOT ONLY IMPORTANT BUT ALSO WILL TEACH YOU SKILLS THAT ARE VALUABLE IN THE DRY.. DRIVING AT LEAST 1 HPDE IN THE RAIN IS A MUST.. IF YOU CANT DRIVE IN THE RAIN.. YOU CANT DRIVE!!! BUT HPDE's are for fun and enjoyment of the car...I have been out in the rain on both slicks and street tires...at this point neither is better (or worse) and I prefer to skip the session to ensure my car stays in one piece...as an instructor, I would suggest my student not drive in heavy rain conditions.
11-23-2006, 05:13 PM
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I have fun if it is rainning and think I can control car. It is the yahoo behind me I can't control. If someone behind me makes a mistake they have little chance to recover as easy as a dry track. I don't have a sponsor so if I do go out I want to be clear of everyone which is hard so I usually skip it.
Last edited by John Shiels; 11-23-2006 at 05:15 PM.