08-22-2005, 01:30 PM
I've been there and done that comparred to where you are in your hobby. 2 years ago I hadn't raced....ever.
Another huge thing about track time is it helps you get a feel for what breaks and what falls apart during normal races (without major crashing). A parking lot (where you go now) is a start but it's nothing comparred to the abuse a race track will dish out on your car. You will notice certain screws that like to back out and so fourth once you get some track time in.
I've been in your shoes, I preparred, preparred, and preparred more at home for a race and didn't even make it past the first heat! Track time is where it's at for being a reliable front runner. You could prepare for 1000 years at home/parking lots and it wouldn't equal the experience of one weekend at Tinley.
Another huge thing about track time is it helps you get a feel for what breaks and what falls apart during normal races (without major crashing). A parking lot (where you go now) is a start but it's nothing comparred to the abuse a race track will dish out on your car. You will notice certain screws that like to back out and so fourth once you get some track time in.
I've been in your shoes, I preparred, preparred, and preparred more at home for a race and didn't even make it past the first heat! Track time is where it's at for being a reliable front runner. You could prepare for 1000 years at home/parking lots and it wouldn't equal the experience of one weekend at Tinley.
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RBS5
RB2045
Futaba 3PM
Hitec 5955, 5965