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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Anyone drive listening to the track radio? I can't seeing how I dont have one, but was wondering.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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I used to but found myself distracted by listening too intently trying to see if the announcer slips and gives something away which only resulted in me slipping and forgeting to do something like pay attention to the tree.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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I listen all the time.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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I find it too distracting.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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When Im in the coupe, yes, as Im bored. When Im in the Z, nope as I have too much going on. The cars really couldnt be any more opposites
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Sometimes the announcer tipped me off that the light was green.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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For time trials yes I listen. During eliminations I turn it back on right after I launch.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Sometimes the announcer tipped me off that the light was green.


I used to listen but its too distracting..
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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I would like to listen, but (strange as it sounds) my aftermarket stereo system has been found to create issues with the car's PCM at the track.

So, I tried to find a portable FM radio with clip so I could attach it to the visor. But, I guess I must be getting old because they are almost impossible to find... especially if you don't want some Chinese crap, which I bought for $9 and could not get to work.

Just today (before seeing this thread) I decided to try again and bought a Sony portable FM radio online, hoping it's a little better. It's analog and doesn't have a belt clip. But, it does have a speaker - most have ear buds.

Here is what I want... If anyone knows of a portable / small / digital FM radio with built-in speaker and belt clip, send me the URL

Distractions can't make me any worse than I've been running lately. In fact, maybe they'll help
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would you like us to help you find some new pencils for you pocket protector too
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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would you like us to help you find some new pencils for you pocket protector too
Nah... Pocket protectors are like wearing a rain coat in the shower, I stopped using em a few years back. But thanks for the offer
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Shoot i just found a pen with a transister radio...oh well
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Nope. Only listen when I'm sitting in the lanes, or the pits. Once the car goes into gear, radio gets turned off. Just another distraction.
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