Originally Posted by
fastharry™
- Hit the head Before you hit the stand
- If your car dies, Announce it on the stand, gently..
- Don't yell at the marshall's.....you're the one who wrecked, not them
- Don't start yelling at the other drivers on the stand if they tap you
- respect other peoples lines
- Thank everyone when the race is over, and don't gloat if you win.
- Wear a headband in hot weather, nothing worse than sweat dripping in you eyes
- Let the leader by!!!!!!!
and the most important thing?...
Consistency wins the ballgame!!!!
All very true, except with 6) sometimes when you say thank you some people think you are gloating
Doesn't happen very often but i've seen it a few times. usually the few who are pissed with being lapped a few times.
Yes, I guess it can depend on how you thank people around you, but for some loosing doesn't come easy.
Also another tip is only go WOT when you feel confident with the car and the section of track you are on. Sometimes it's too easy to let your mind go to WOT and you and or the car just isn't ready for it.
Bent hinge pins, cracked arms or uprights, sticking bearings, bent driveshafts or toe rods can all make a car handle piss poor if you don't keep an eye on them...