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Old 04-20-2014, 12:21 PM   #5
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I did the same thing at the racetrack a couple of months ago. I momentarily saw ~7500 on the tach as I let the clutch out. Got the clutch back in, rev's came back down, and made the correct shift.

Then I cussed at myself inside my helmet for the next three laps. Out loud.

Then I realized that there isn't much you can do about it. What's done is done. Obviously its not "good" for the engine and I am careful not to repeat, but as long as the engine keeps running fine then it seems that I dodged the bullet.
Good advice. Anyone who tracks their car has likely done this. Happens...
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