"Mike Lyle" wrote in...
> Frank ess wrote:
>> Jamie McDonell wrote:
>>> On Mar 7, 3:06 am, "William Black" wrote:
>>>> "Tim Conde" wrote in message
>>>>> I gather Europe isn't big on speedbumps, curbs and gutters?
>>>> Europe most certainly is.
I note the OP was asking about "ride" in one of these.
And, "ride" is far different from "drive".
A "ride" at 9/10ths limit, for most people would be a very
frightening, disorenting and heart thumping experience.
At one of our races each year, during lunchtime break,
we offer rides in our two seat race cars to raise funds
for charity.
It's a RUSH most will never forget.
The biggest mind bender is how late we brake
(going 145 mph toward 50 mph corner causes
passengers to conclude we've GOOFED, or gone suicidal!)
>>>> However there are places where you could use such a car,
>>>> now and again.
>>>> It isn't terribly suitable for daily use though...
>> 'Ere y'go, mate:
>> http://www.drivingexperiences.com/supercar-driving-experiences/
>> One of my friends did a day-long Southern California version of this,
>> and quite enjoyed it.
>> My more limited budget keeps me on roads in the San Diego back
>> country, where the twisties are plentiful but a bit farther apart.
>> Still joy aplenty there, though.
Rather than public roads / backroads, I'd really urge you
to look into race track alternatives (that are much safer for
your medical health, and others safety, as well as your
financial health).
Quite a few organizations offer "Performance Driving Schools".
For one organization I participate in, that school is the first
step towards a competition license (but most who take the
class never chose to get a license and/or race).
It is done on a race track (much safer environment than streets)
and we put an experienced race car driver in the car full
time with the student to give them advice, encoragement,
tips, and help keep them safe. This is done with the student's
own car. You get about 5 30 minute sessions and that has
most students to the worn out point.
The class costs $250 (close to the break even point for organization)
but the students regularly feel it was a wonderful event.
> Wasn't it wonderful? I wish I were a good enough driver to do that
> run --given a suitable car, of course: I don't think my faithful little
> Corsa with one slightly dodgy injector could take full advantage.
> Mike.
Give it a proper tune-up and check over and the Corsa would
probably be ideal.
Actually the best students I've had generally
had between 100-175 horsepower. Generally the ones
with the big new Corvettes or Vipers, never do pick up the
big important skill sets, thus are not fast, even though they
have good/great power.
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