Ball 'em up @ Summit

["Duane Collie" <drcollie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 00:07:20 -0400
>From: Dave Hogg <Springwood@domain.elided>
>Subject: Summit Point FATT

>It was an interesting day at the Summit Point, W.Va. FATT (Fri at the
>track) yesterday. <Snip> Unfortunately, very early in the day a '98 M3/4
>lost control on turn 4 and rolled.  Luckily no one was hurt, but the car
>was totaled. <Snip>
>
>That was me, gang.  Had lots of time to reflect in 36 hours.  Please
>learn from me.  I'm no track newbie.  I've been going to BMW CCA and/or
>FATT schools for three years.

Dave,

OUCH ! This has gotta be painful.  I agree 100% with what you posted -
especially the 'mods' part.  Little things you do to the car that have
little or no effect on average street driving can really make a difference
at the track.  Even something as minor as a short shift kit means all your
shifting technique changes at the track.

Last time out I was momentarily distracted by a SCCA Race Prepped 911 on my
bumper going into # 3 and the glance in the mirror caused me to miss my
optimum brake point and I went through most of # 3 sideways (high pucker
factor!).

Glad you walked away from it unhurt.  Sheet metal can always be replaced,
broken bodies can't.

BTW, for what its worth....I HATE Turn # 4 at Summit.  That's the only one
that really makes you pay big time for carrying too much speed in the
corner - even if your line is perfect....the others are mostly controlled by
not early apexing....but # 4 is punishing if you have any oversteer at all.

Duane Collie
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National Capital Chapter

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