Learning how to race... suggestions

[the-law]

I want to learn how to drive better on the track.
Any recommendations?
PS - I live in Calgary

[dj_rice]

Isnt the obvious answer practice?Cuz practice makes perfect..
Or go to Skip Barbers Racing School?

[PrezeS_PL]

http://cscc.speedracer.ca/phpBB2/index.php

Come this sunday to race city to try out or watch winter autocross.


http://www.rallysport.ca/photos/Rallycross%20Dec18_05/images/IMG_7003.jpg

http://www.rallysport.ca/photos/Rallycross%20Dec18_05/images/IMG_7044.jpg

http://www.rallysport.ca/photos/Rallycross%20Dec18_05/images/IMG_7004.jpg

http://www.rallysport.ca/photos/Rallycross%20Dec18_05/images/IMG_6991.jpg

http://www.rallysport.ca/photos/Rallycross%20Dec18_05/images/IMG_7038.jpg

More pictures at http://www.rallysport.ca/

[ecstasy_civic]

:eek:

I dont think id put any decent cars like those through that!
lol

ouch:nut:

[962 kid]

Originally posted by PrezeS_PL
http://cscc.speedracer.ca/phpBB2/index.php

Come this sunday to race city to try out or watch winter autocross.


http://www.rallysport.ca/photos/Rallycross%20Dec18_05/images/IMG_7003.jpg


:rofl: :rofl: that was a great time, and I love that pic

[nismodrifter]

dood...rallying an AMG :nut:
Nice wheels :D

[JAYMEZ]

You can go to the BMW Advanced driving course , its pretty damn fun!

[wheelz]

Having raced solo2 with the calgary sportscarclub, I think that it would be a great way to learn to race and car control. But if you are really serious then what you want to do is Solo 1 throught the sports car club. You need to sign up sooner rather than later as the limited spots fill fast. The difference between the two is speed and amount of seat time. In a typical solo2 event you drive for a total of 3-4mins and course marshall for atleast 1/2hr. The speeds are designed to keep the cars below 120km/h and the course is very short. Lots of turns, but short.
In solo one you drive 3-4 laps of the whole road course as fast as your car can go. No passing except on straights. So it is relativly safe. It is by far the best bargain in motorsports, when you compare seat time to dollars invested.

[962 kid]

Originally posted by wheelz
Having raced solo2 with the calgary sportscarclub, I think that it would be a great way to learn to race and car control. But if you are really serious then what you want to do is Solo 1 throught the sports car club. You need to sign up sooner rather than later as the limited spots fill fast. The difference between the two is speed and amount of seat time. In a typical solo2 event you drive for a total of 3-4mins and course marshall for atleast 1/2hr. The speeds are designed to keep the cars below 120km/h and the course is very short. Lots of turns, but short.
In solo one you drive 3-4 laps of the whole road course as fast as your car can go. No passing except on straights. So it is relativly safe. It is by far the best bargain in motorsports, when you compare seat time to dollars invested.

no more solo1 or solo2 at race city, only secret streets. That said, the autoX at secret streets is a good place to start racing

[PrezeS_PL]

Originally posted by 962 kid


no more solo1 or solo2 at race city, only secret streets. That said, the autoX at secret streets is a good place to start racing

Where did yue get that info ? Are you a meber of CSCC ?

" As for 2006 I have spoken with Art Mackenzie at Race City and he says the 2006 season will be run along the lines of the 2005 season. "

more here

http://cscc.speedracer.ca/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2832

[AllGoNoShow]

Originally posted by JAYMEZ_STi
You can go to the BMW Advanced driving course , its pretty damn fun!

You've been? Is that the M5 training one for liek $3,400 or something?

I've been looking for something more advanced then what Calgary has to offer and saw the 18+ BMW courses out in BC, a little pricey but are they worth it?

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by 962 kid


:rofl: :rofl: that was a great time, and I love that pic
Holly shit ...is that your dad?? Marcs friggen hardcore...YES!!

[962 kid]

Originally posted by PrezeS_PL


Where did yue get that info ? Are you a meber of CSCC ?

" As for 2006 I have spoken with Art Mackenzie at Race City and he says the 2006 season will be run along the lines of the 2005 season. "

more here

http://cscc.speedracer.ca/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2832

I could be wrong, but there was a huge thread saying that nothing but SS would be run this year...


Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

Holly shit ...is that your dad?? Marcs friggen hardcore...YES!!

no lol, thats me