Last weekend was NASA-X MW's first weekend.
Since they just started, not many people showed up at the event.
I was actually the only person running during the morning session, and 4 cars showed up for the afternoon session.

Since this was only my 3rd event, I could use all the practice I culd get.
I've gotten 43 runs totall from the two sessions. I don't think I should signing up for novice class after this .

I'm not sure if NASA-X will do it every event, but I had a parade lap where I just followed a lead car at 10 mph around the course.

Since I was the only one there, I didn't even bother walking the course.

The staff, course, and equipment are the best I've been with so far.


^Tire Rack Test Track at South Bend, IN was all mine to run for the whole morning session.

Here is a list my times:

#233
1 75.509
2 69.358
3 65.717
4 DNF
5 65.527+2
6 65.39
7 DNF
8 64.319
9 63.898
10 82.861
11 62.222
12 62.033
13 DNF
14 DNF
15 60.829
16 62.242
17 60.834
18 61.878+2
19 60.511
20 59.591
21 68.068
22 60.235
23 60.365+2
24 60.191+2
25 59.66+4
26 60.816
27 60.933+6
28 58.28+4
29 60.094+4
30 61.476+4
31 DNF
32 61.737
33 59.902+4
34 60.553
35 63.138
36 58.372
37 58.123
38 57.904+2
39 72.849+2
40 57.463
41 58.361
42 58.428
43 57.592

My gopro ran out of battery after the 37th run. And you can see I've gotten a lot quicker toward the last half dozen passes but not on video.

My lines improved a little bit after these vids, but any constructive criticism is welcome

Again I would like to give big thanks to all the NASA-X MW staff that was there that day. You guys are awesome

Here are their info incase anyone in the area is interested in their future events.
http://nasamidwest.com/rungroups/nas...cs&doc=NX_Home

 

Good stuff man! Always good to see another Z out on the AutoX course.

 

The fast forwarded miata noise made me chuckle... Solid driving though!

 

Criticisms:

WAY too much coasting. Commit to a peddle.
WAY too far from the cones.
WAY too much steering input (slip angle on the tires)
Your really late on your inputs entering a slalom, turn, etc.

 

^Thanks for the advice, but could you explain each points a little bit more?

First two points are pretty straight forward.
I'm not too sure about the last two.

OT: That's a sick shot of your car btw .

 

You are entering the slaloms too wide and making your initial turn ins late....which causes you to get behind.

Most tires do not like a lot of slip angle. Once you get to a certain point 4-5 degrees...the tires lose grip and the car will push.

 

Ah, I see what you're saying about turning late, especially at the slalom after the right sweeper toward the end.

I had most trouble with that set of slalom, and I understeered into the cones there quite a few times. Like you said, I'm way too far from the first pointier cone of the slalom to begin with.

How do you control your slip angle?
By giving less input or compensate with less throttle?



Haha I thought it was funny too, that why I left the sound in there.