I learned a few things yesterday, as in, stuff I already knew, but now it's imprinted on my DNA:
- CG LOCKS are teh awesome!
- let the suspension work its magic
- the car CAN handle it
- brake firmly, let off smoothly, accelerate evenly
- douchebags in Evos are fucktards
- enjoy the feeling when you nail an apex and exit, but stay focused for the next turn ("great Kid, don't get cocky.")
- the faster you go, the earlier you need to brake
- we need a racing sugar daddy
Mostly, I learned that the instruction is worth the instructor's weight (fully geared up) in gold. When I started out in the morning, I was nervous and was a full second behind on reaction time to Peter's cues. I just plain didn't get it. After a few laps as a passenger with him where I could
FEEL the line, I was able to get into my car and try it myself.
What a DIFFERENCE!
I want to go back NOW!
p.s. Those Dudes and Bros in the Evos? I'm ready to pack them in a box and put them on a slow boat to China. True story.