[Fot] Taking the Leap

[Scott Janzen]

My mechanical advice is to make sure the car has have plenty of oil, coolant is topped up,  tires are at pressure and you've bled the brakes.  Better yet, go out on a straight road, get up to speed and jam on the brakes and make sure they don't pull to one side.  I've found that putt-putting around at moderate speeds, I often don't notice that there's  a frozen caliper or the equivalent, because the system is not getting stressed like it would on a race track.
The day will be much more fun if you aren't chasing mechanical issues.  


> YEARS ago I took a 3 day class at Jim Russell at Riverside CA driving formula
> fords.  It was a blast.  Went back a year later and did a lapping day. That's
> as far as my racing career went.  It did help with spirited driving though.  I
> have been to Hallett raceway in Jennings, OK a few times for the vintage races
> and have driven the track during the lunch break and it was fun.  I also
> helped Larry Young some.  He didn't need it but it fun.
> Last week there was a Groupon for a day of High Speed Touring  for half price
> which included a race port, transponder, and class room sessions.  The only
> down side is it is on Nov. 19.  Oh, well.  I just picked up my helmet today so
> here goes. . .   Larry even offered to crew for me.  It will be the TR6 and
> the GT6.  Should be fun.  Any advice?
> 
> Sam
> Green Country Triumphs