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View Poll Results: Should everyone invest in hiring a coach after getting signed off solo? | |||
Every one should do this to progress from being safe, do being safe and drive well. | 9 | 40.91% | |
Every one should do this before their first mods besides tires, pads and brake fluid. | 5 | 22.73% | |
It is better to first get 2-3 track events running solor before hiring a coach. | 8 | 36.36% | |
No need to spend $500 - 1000. I'm great & I need 22" & a superCharger w/ methanol injection. | 2 | 9.09% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll |
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Re: Coaching...?
I highly recommend coaching for everyone on a periodic basis. Those using data aquisition systems (we use Racepak G2X & SIS cameras) can really illuminate both on a verbal and also on a quantitative basis what can be improved.
For the drivers who just become solo, it is important to continue your training, as I have seen many in my 28 years who just pound around the track, re-inforcing bad habits until they are so ingrained that correcting them is quite difficult. Even for you seasoned, highly competent drivers, it is important to have someone suggest new ideas and push you out of your comfort zone so that you can continue to improve. Coaching with data also can help answer some of those questions like "is 2nd gear or 3rd gear faster in this corner" as well. Coaching exists in every sport, but I am always surprised at how some in this sport are so resistant to it.
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Larry Herman 2002 GT3 Cup 2006 Boxster S 2006 Cayenne S National PCA Instructor Past Flames: 1994 RS America Club Racer 2004 GT3 Track Car 1984 911 Carrera Club Racer 1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car |
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