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Ball 'em up @ Summit
>Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 00:07:20 -0400
>From: Dave Hogg <Springwood@domain.elided>
>Subject: Summit Point FATT
>It was an interesting day at the Summit Point, W.Va. FATT (Fri at the
>track) yesterday. <Snip> Unfortunately, very early in the day a '98 M3/4
>lost control on turn 4 and rolled. Luckily no one was hurt, but the car
>was totaled. <Snip>
>
>That was me, gang. Had lots of time to reflect in 36 hours. Please
>learn from me. I'm no track newbie. I've been going to BMW CCA and/or
>FATT schools for three years.
Dave,
OUCH ! This has gotta be painful. I agree 100% with what you posted -
especially the 'mods' part. Little things you do to the car that have
little or no effect on average street driving can really make a difference
at the track. Even something as minor as a short shift kit means all your
shifting technique changes at the track.
Last time out I was momentarily distracted by a SCCA Race Prepped 911 on my
bumper going into # 3 and the glance in the mirror caused me to miss my
optimum brake point and I went through most of # 3 sideways (high pucker
factor!).
Glad you walked away from it unhurt. Sheet metal can always be replaced,
broken bodies can't.
BTW, for what its worth....I HATE Turn # 4 at Summit. That's the only one
that really makes you pay big time for carrying too much speed in the
corner - even if your line is perfect....the others are mostly controlled by
not early apexing....but # 4 is punishing if you have any oversteer at all.
Duane Collie
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National Capital Chapter
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