I suked. At least after this day, I'm just a bad driver .

 

For those of you that really don't know what your Z "can" do, then I highly recommend tracking it!
A huge thanks to Scott Webb for teaching me the correct way around Buttonwillow. I reduced me times drastically once I knew how to get around the track. I had a awesome time and thanks to all the instructors at Buttonwillow, you did a great job!
Nice to see other familiar faces as well from here.
I took a few pics but only while gulping down a cold water after a session. Hot as Hell there today!
I can't wait for the next one!

 

jon... I think you should come in your 19s next time.
you'll feel a world of diff in traction w/ meatier rubbers.

 

BTW, next one is 12/17 (Sat). It should be significantly cooler then. anyone up for this one? I guess i'll post another thread later to gauge interest.

 

Yea, if I do, I think I am going to have to roll my rear fenders so I don't rub.

 

Here's some pics of yesterdays event.


Us z's guys.


One of us got really dirty.

 

Well, that's what the clinic was for.... I didn't realize I suck at driving spiritedly until Scott pointed out how bad my driving is during the FIRST corner. I went to this clinic to get rid of my bad habits and form good ones. Thanks TONS to Scott who has taught me the lines and pointed out ALL of my bad habits. You (we) are not "just a bad driver" but we are one step closer to becoming a good driver than the clinic day. So let's go back there again Sheldon. We should probably run the morning session just by ouselves and get an instructor (i.e., Scott) to ride w/ you to see how much you have improved (hopefully not the other way around).

 

BTW, I racked up 115 miles on the track.
I filled up completely approx 20 miles away from the track prior to arriving at the track and filled up 10 gallons afterwards prior to going home. Buttonwillow Street gas station was like 5 miles away(?) from the track. I usually get 20+ mpg on hwys.

So that's like 13 mpg on the track? Is that good or bad? What were your guys mpg?

 

I'm glad that everyone had a good time - despite the heat! The Z group improved noticeably throughout the day, and that's the best result from an instructor's perspective. Of course it helps quite a bit to have drivers willing to listen and learn. I hope I was able to help.

The Z is a great car for track driving. The balance is about as good as it gets from a street car, and the Z just begs to be driven hard lap after lap. I don't think anyone had any car-related problems - even with 110+ temperatures.

See you at the next one!

 

I'm definitely interested in the next one. I found out about this one too late and couldn't schedule it in.

 

I probably might make it out for the next one. I want to practice the shifting and flying off Magic Mountain (go over the hill safely).

Gas wise, I'll bring a full tank next time. I ate up about 6 gallons of gas, but I didn't do 1 and half session because I thought my car was running a wee bit too hot and needed an extra cooling down period. I thought I used up alot of gas, but when I went to fill up my Z, it said I still had 7 gallons worth of gas. I think my fuel gauge is lying to me half the time.


Since we're returning students, I guess we'll get to run on the track before the beginners.