[Shotimes] OT New Camaro just slightly retro

[Donald Mallinson]

Dave,

I didn't realize you had never done a track day!  You really are missing 
some fun.  It isn't for everyone, but remember that just like drag 
racing, you are in control of how much you push yourself and your car.  
Most track days have classes that will let you run around at 8/10ths, 
just about what you might be doing regularly on some on and off ramps 
and fun twisty roads.  Except, no opposing traffic, trees and poles to 
hit and no cops or speed limit!

Any car can be put on the track, and you need not tear up your tires or 
brakes.  The TCCA event would be a perfect one to start out, along with 
the SHO Convention events.  Before you buy a car specifically for track 
use, take something you already have, check the brakes and tires and 
take it easy till you get used to this different style of driving.  It 
isn't hard to learn, and as an instructor, I would be glad to give some 
advice, or pick any of the other good folks that offer their bodies to 
ride with novices and teach a safe and fun line.

Don Mallinson

Dave Garber wrote:

>> you're missing out :)
>
> I think you're right. Might try and get together with the TCCA crowd 
> if/when they do their spring track event at Beaver Run. But even if I 
> get hooked on it, I'm not in a position to use my new $30k car to run 
> around a track a couple times a month. No way. I'd have to get a 
> 'cheap' car for that - like a stripped down Gen 1?  :)
>
> My $30k ride will be a daily driver, occasional 1/4 mile car and car 
> cruise type thing. So whether the Challenger (or Charger for that 
> matter) is ideal for track work or not isn't a real concern for me as 
> it'd never see that kind of use.