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Originally posted by jderry
c'mon -- you have some incredible tracks in CA. We easily drive 2-5 hours to get track time even on the east coast. So, it's not like they are super close as well. I would recommend at least going to auto-x (which their definitely should be some local ones) -- just hunt for them ... you'll probably learn more in those 4 runs than you do in an entire afternoon playing around in a parking lot. |
So true, if you show up at an Auto-x and start asking around for an instructor to work with you I bet you find one, or three. Explain your situation and how you really want to learn and you will be amazed with the results.
Once you know these guys/girls from going to a couple autocrosses and they know your skill level then they will really start to work with you on improving your overall performance behind the wheel.
Drifting is useful in a keyhole turn aka 180 but really it is the slow, showboat style of driving.
I like to do all my morning and at least one or two afternoon runs with as little wheel spin as possible, smooth as I can, slow in, fast out and post a good time.
Last run of the day is my "Fun Run", drifting and steering with the gas the whole time.