Doing trackdays vs actually learning to drive

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Originally Posted by san rensho

When I raced motorcycles, there was a similar phenomena. There was always a seasoned racer on a 125cc two stroke that was flying around the track. The new guys on the ultra high power ducatis, Aprilias, Hyabusas etc were scratching their heads over how a tiny, smelly bike that sounded like a chain saw could be faster than their bike. And the answer is simple, its the driver, not the bike, that makes fast lap times.

Think the UK Top Gear episode with the German "the Ring" taxi driver Sabeena, in her cargo van...smoking everything in her site, and nearly turning a 10 min lap at the Nurburgring. I watch it over and over again!

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If you are not 100% confident when going fast, just give up and save your money RE instructors! You will simply never be fast. Personally, this is my case-my problem and that's why I don't put the car on the track much or at all really. I am petrified going at over 160km/hr in 'any' 2-4 seats car higher than 100cm. And the fear gets much worst when I'm in the passenger seat

However, if you are 100% confident, understand apex entries and exit momentums (e.g. blood racer), fine with inertia, and a little crazy but smart.... then I promisse you'll bring all the Cups home mate

RE instructors, sorry mate but those are for the wifes (second-drivers)