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MOTORSPORT REPORT
BMW Car Club
of America
Rocky Mountain Chapter
The official publication of the
Rocky Mountain Chapter BMW CCA
SUMMER 2021
BMW Car Club
of America
Rocky Mountain Chapter
SUMMER 2021 – Volume 47 - No. 3
Rocky Mountain Chapter
BMW CCA Staff Contacts
President
Andrew Jordan
president@rmcbmwcca.org
Vice President
Fox Chung
vp@rmcbmwcca.org
Treasurer
Tom Wipf
treasurer@rmcbmwcca.org
Secretary
Gary Bohn
secretary@rmcbmwcca.org
Motorsport Report Editor
Susan Rhodes 303.910.2770
msreditor@rmcbmwcca.org
Motorsport Report Art Director
Fox Chung 303.810.1168
artdirector@rmcbmwcca.org
Marketing Chair
Cory Rowan
marketing@rmcbmwcca.org
Driving School Chair
Ryan Groves (Interim)
dec@rmcbmwcca.org
Club Racing & Time Trials
Michael Cotsworth
Mike@carconnections.us
Autocross Chair
Keith Dana
axinfo@rmcbmwcca.org
Driving Events Coordinator (DEC)
Ryan Groves
dec@rmcbmwcca.org
Membership Chair
Open - Volunteer Needed
membership@rmcbmwcca.org
Bookkeeper
Patty Tunnell
bookkeeper@rmcbmwcca.org
Dealership Liaison
David Jobusch
djobusch@comcast.net
Central Region Vice President
Jeff Gomon
southcentralrvp@bmwcca.org
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noted, none of the information in this newsletter is “factory
approved.” The chapter does not endorse any person,
product or service. Cover and interior cover photo by Fox Chung.
RMC BMW CCA MONTHLY
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
AS OF MAY 31, 2021
Primary Members (1,431) New Members (21)
Current Associates (311) Renewing Members (48)
Life Members (31) Lapsing Members (14)
THANK YOU!
On behalf of the Rocky Mountain Chapter BMW CCA, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of
the people who have generously donated their time, expertise, and talent to help make our driving and social
events safe and fun for our members.
Without the support from each of you, the success of these events such as the Spring/Fall Driving School,
Club Racing, Autocross, and the Summer/Fall Drives would not be possible. Your commitment and support
are greatly appreciated and invaluable to our club. Thank you! n
Photos by Fox Chung.
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2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS, PLEASE VISIT
OUR WEBSITE AT: http://rmcbmwcca.org/events. All dates and event locations are subject to change.
Due to the continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RMC BMW CCA events schedule has been adjusted to
reflect the current guidance from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the National BMW CCA Board of Directors.
Please be aware that the dates listed below may change in order comply with any change in guidance. We will continue
to communicate any changes via our email blasts, website, and our RMC Facebook page.
Thank you for your patience as we work through these changes together and thank you for being a supportive
member of our Rocky Mountain Chapter of BMW CCA.
JULY August 28 - Autocross #6 September 25 - Fall Drive
Championship Event Southern Colorado Area
July 14 - RMC Monthly Colorado Air and Space Port Meet at Winslow BMW/Route TBD
Conference Call (CASP, formerly Front Range Airport)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm East Tie-down Lot; Manila Rd, OCTOBER
July 24 - Autocross #4 Watkins, CO 80137 (I-70, Exit 299)
October 9 - Autocross Banquet
Colorado Air and Space Port August 31 - Closing date for Time/Location TBD
(CASP, formerly Front Range Airport) submissions to the 2021
East Tie-down Lot; Manila Rd, Watkins, October 13 - RMC Monthly
Motorsport Report Fall Edition
CO 80137 (I-70, Exit 299) Conference Call
SEPTEMBER 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
AUGUST
September 4-5 NOVEMBER
August 8 - Autocross #5 Fall Driving School
Colorado Air and Space Port November 10 - RMC Budget
High Plains Raceway
(CASP, formerly Front Range Airport) & Planning Meeting
93301 E US Highway 36
East Tie-down Lot; Manila Rd, Watkins, Location TBD – 6:15pm – 9:00pm
Deer Trail, CO 80105
CO 80137 (I-70, Exit 299) November 30 - Closing date for
September 8 - RMC Monthly
August 11 - RMC Monthly submissions to the 2022 Motorsport
Conference Call
Conference Call Report Winter Edition
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
September 19 - Autocross #7
Colorado Air and Space Port
(CASP, formerly Front Range Airport)
East Tie-down Lot; Manila Rd,
Watkins, CO 80137 (I-70, Exit 299)
Photos by Mark Lamberti.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER BMW CCA
FALL DRIVING SCHOOL
September 4-5, 2021
HIGH PLAINS RACEWAY, 93301 E US HIGHWAY 36, DEER TRAIL, CO 80105
The Rocky Mountain Chapter BMW CCA is pleased to present our Fall Performance Driving
School. This school provides a unique opportunity for you to drive your car at speed and to experience
the thrill of becoming one with your car. The school is open to all BMW CCA members 18 and over with
a valid driver’s license. Students will alternate between classroom sessions and time on the track with an
instructor. The individualized instruction is a key to this program that has been developed over decades,
and compares very favorably with commercial schools costing many times more. BimmerWorld Club
Racing School will be run concurrently with the Fall DS.
And don’t forget to complete a Tech Inspection of your car prior to the event!
https://rmcbmwcca.org/driving-school/rmc-driving-school-forms-page/
For more information and to register for this event, visit https://rmcbmwcca.
org/driving-school/fall-driving-school/ n
Photos by Julia Cook Moody, Bob Jones, Fox Chung and David Jobusch.
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TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
A technical inspection is required for all cars and must be completed prior to the driving school.
Please contact one of the following suggested repair shops for appointments and rates. You may
also take your car to your regular, preferred repair shop.
The technical inspection form can be downloaded at http://rmcbmwcca.org/wp-content/
uploads/2018/06/tech-inspection-professional-2018.pdf.
Metro Denver Area North Denver Area
BMW of Denver Downtown Bimmer Haus Performance
1040 S Colorado Boulevard 7233 West 116th Place, Suite A
Denver, CO 80246 Broomfield, CO 80020
855-599-2730 720-566-0521
West Denver Area
AutoHaus of Boulder Gebhardt BMW
4840 Sterling Drive 4740 Valmont Road
Boulder, CO 80301 Boulder, CO 80301
303-468-1166 303-447-8000
South Denver Area
Bavarian Motors Autoworks Colorado
8484 S Valley Highway 8110 Shaffer Parkway, #100
Englewood, CO 80112 Littleton, CO 80127
303-656-9268 303-932-9990
Southern Colorado Area
Mondino Imports Winslow BMW
305 Juanita Street, #D 730 North Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Colorado Springs, CO 80909
719-385-0953 719-955-7921
Northern Colorado Area
BMW of Loveland Poudre Sports Car
4150 Byrd Drive 5806 S College Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538 Fort Collins, CO 80525
970-292-5200 970-229-0990
SCR Performance
3466 East County Road, 20C
Loveland, Colorado 80537
970-203-1127
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BIMMERWORLD BMW CCA CLUB
RACING SCHOOL
BY BIMMERWORLD BMW CCA CLUB RACING
Are you ready for the next step in High Performance BMW Driving?
Experience the BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing School
If you are interested in accelerating your BMW driving experience, BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club
Racing School is the event is for you. The Club Racing School will be held in conjunction with the
Fall Drivers School at High Plains Raceway September 4th and 5th and is open to advanced BMW
CCA HPDE students and instructors, as well as participants with equivalent driving experience from
other recognized organizations.
Unlike the large variety of professional race schools, the BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing
School offers the opportunity to drive your own car. Any car suitable for use in a BMW CCA HPDE
event can be used. Participants do not need a race prepared car, and all manufacturers/models
of cars are welcome. Note that helmets must be either Snell SA2010 (through 2021 only) or newer
(Snell SA2015, SA2020). Accordingly, this Racing School experience is less expensive and more
relevant to your actual driving situation.
The BimmerWorld BMW CCA Racing School is a safe, fun, and intense driving experience.
The learning is accelerated, the driving is fast, and the experience is unforgettable!
The BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing School weekend consists of eight classroom sessions
and eight track sessions. The classroom curriculum covers the fundamentals of closed circuit,
door-to-door performance driving, competitive passing techniques, driver/race car preparation, and
knowledge of BMW CCA Club racing rules.
On the track you’ll experience corner passing, driving three-wide at speed, green-flag practice
starts, and a full simulated race exercise all under the watchful eye of the BimmerWorld and BMW
CCA Club Racing Instructors and on-track coaches. After each on-track session, the coaches and
students review what transpired on the track.
Photos from BimmerLife Website.
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Sharing learnings, making observations, and reviewing mistakes as a group allows for different
perspectives and enhances the learning environment. A considerable amount of effort is aimed at the
mental aspects of racing and not just the mechanics of moving the car around the pavement.
Successful completion of the school may allow you to apply for a provisional (rookie) BMW CCA
Club Race license if that is of interest to you. Currently, the Club does not have an active Club Racing
series locally.
Registration for the Club Racing School will open on Motorsportsreg.com when the Fall Driving
School registration opens. We do need a minimum number of entries to fill a designated run group
within the School’s weekend schedule, so if the Club Racing School appeals to you and you are
ready to step up your driving skills, please register promptly.
In addition to your registration, you must submit a detailed resume of your driving experience.
The Chief Instructor will review your resume and approve your registration/attendance via
Motorsportsreg.com.
Your driving resume must detail:
• Your current driver proficiency level
• The make, model, year, and modifications to your car
• Driving/racing organizations and tracks with which you have experience
• The total number of track days you have run over how many years
• The type of events (driving schools, club days, open lapping, race schools, time trials, etc.)
that you have run
• If you have been signed off to drive solo, how long ago and how many track days you have
driven solo
• The name and email address for two references (HPDE Chief Instructor, driving instructor/coach
or licensed racer)
Please direct your questions and inquiries to the Mike Cotsworth, Rocky Mountain Chapter
BMW CCA Time Trails & Club Racing Chairman, 303-995-0727. There is also additional
information on the Club website under “Club Racing”.
Special thanks for James Clay and the BimmerWorld team for their 10+ years of active sponsorship
of the BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing School! n
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THE CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS
EXPERIENCE
BY NAVEEN VISWANATH
What do you do when you are in the middle of a pandemic, just got both
shots of the vaccine, your brother just moved to Texas, and you have an
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) capable of quick refueling?
Drive 1000 miles each way for a track day, of course.
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is not just a track. It is one of 23 Formula-1 (F1) tracks in the world
this season, and the only active F1 track in the USA. A few chapters of PCA and BMW CCA put on
Austin Schnell Fest. And even I, with my work-in-progress, non-daily driver 2006 330i, could drive there.
What an opportunity!
Can you tell, “run what you brung” from the pictures? There were a few similar cohorts, even one from
Colorado, but her car was transported.
I had an inkling the stars would align. When I wrote to the organizers, they had spots, even though the
event was two weeks away. Most of my work is possible remotely. It was a reasonable part of my work
schedule when I could work flexible hours. My family was supportive. Even the brake fluid was ready.
I made it there, drove on track, and made it back. Almost uneventfully. The fog light and fueling
incidents are for later.
Photos by Naveen Viswanath and David Gillen (david@dgillenphoto.com)
12 SUMMER 2021Day 1: The journey began from Niwot, CO on a Thursday afternoon. Did I mention that I had no AC
and it was going to be 90°F in Texas? I drove to Norman, OK via I-70. I put off exploring the fun driving
roads in Kansas for another time. It was good to see the many windmills, but the missing birds of prey
saddened me. I had dinner from a can at the WaKeeney rest area in Kansas. There were helpful signs
on the highway, with a number of available spots in rest areas.
One lesson from this leg: Don’t avoid tolls, especially at night on unfamiliar
isolated roads. Late Thursday, between Wichita and Norman, after one
set of animal eyes and a near miss of a dark shape, I went back to the toll
road (I-35). I stayed with vaccinated friends. I was fortunate not to have
used my sleeping bag the entire trip.
Day 2: I worked from early Friday until midday (having the rest of my team in CA helped). The three
hours from Norman to Dallas felt a lot longer than the ten hours from Colorado to Norman. The traffic
and the heat took a mental toll during driving. I met a few friends and family and stayed with my
brother outside Dallas (also vaccinated).
Day 3: Luckily, track day began at noon on Saturday. I had an early start from Dallas and drove to
Austin. Traffic was heavier, but at least the temperatures were cooler early in the morning. Growing up
in India and watching F1 during high school, I never imagined I could drive on an F1 track, let alone
drive 1000 miles each way to get there and back. I had a lot of mixed feelings about the pandemic, my
place in the scheme of things, donuts – you know, the big and the little questions. It was an excellent
track and an excellent day. I stayed the night with vaccinated friends in Austin.
Day 4: Another early start to get to the track on time. Another fantastic day. Back to Dallas, with the
required stop at Buc-ee’s. I stayed with my brother again.
SUMMER 2021 13Day 5: Another flexible work day from early Monday morning to midday. Then a quick lunch at a
restaurant from my hometown and on the road again. This time via US 287, which Wikipedia tells me
is the longest three-digit US highway. I took this route on the word of friends who drive from CO to
Dallas frequently. I am glad I did. US 287 is a mile away from home. Despite the many small towns on
the way, it was a good drive. Within a few hours out of Dallas, the temperature became pleasant. I had
dinner while watching the sunset at a gem of a rest area in Memphis, Texas.
I got home safely, the best outcome. There were numerous things that
could have gone awry, but they didn’t and I am extremely thankful. I
treasure all of the unlikely events that came together to make this once-in-
a-lifetime trip happen.
A wise man once said, you regret what you didn’t do, more than what you did. I understand
that a little better now. n
14 SUMMER 2021PHILES’ FORUM
BY VIC LUCARIELLO
“He did not think. He knew.”
Hello, Bimmerphiles! I had an interesting diagnostic case in the shop last week; a case that reminded
me of the so-called Scopes Monkey Trial.
For those of us who were not in Dayton, Tennessee in 1925 and missed the trial (and the books and
movie [Inherit the Wind] it spawned), 24-year-old high school teacher John Scopes was charged with
violating the Tennessee law that proscribed the teaching of evolution as a possible explanation for the
origin of humankind. In that day, when women had only recently won (seized? Brava!) the right to vote,
it was mankind. The so-called, “Trial of the Century” pitted devout former Congressman and orator
William Jennings Bryan, for the prosecution, against famous defense attorney Clarence Darrow.
Despite growing evidence that evolution was at least a viable theory as to the origin of humankind,
Bryan just knew that the Biblical representation of creation had to be literally true and that it was
simply preposterous even to consider that humans could be the descendants of monkeys. What
nerve, those evolutionists! Bryan was also quoted as stating something to the effect that he did not
want to be confused by facts. This all made more sense to me when I learned that he had been a
three-time candidate for President of the United States. I think it is safe to say that Darrow did not take
Bryan as seriously as Bryan took himself. (Unfortunately, in the aftermath of the trial, Mr. Bryan passed
away suddenly at the age of 65.)
Regardless, Scopes was found guilty and fined $100. He had, after
all, broken the law – a fact stipulated by the defense at the outset. The
conviction was later overturned by the Tennessee Supreme Court;
some say because the justices did not want the case heard by the U.S.
Supreme Court. I cannot say that I blame them…
Fast forward 95 years to the Philes’ Forum shop. I was trying to diagnose a low-speed shudder in
an E30. (Before you say to yourself, “Self, he’s segueing into another dang E30 article!”, note that the
following applies to just about any Bimmer.) The shudder would only manifest itself during low speed,
high driveline-torque situations – in first and second gears. As soon as the car speed increased a bit,
the shudder would subside. It was most noticeable when starting from rest. Under very-light-throttle
conditions, there seemed to be no shudder at all. Having worked on BMWs for forty-something years,
I just knew that the problem had to be something wrong with the driveshaft. (On any Bimmer, the first
things to check are engine mounts, transmission mounts, differential mount and subframe bushings
are all new or nearly new).
PHOTO 1
SUMMER 2021 15The majority of BMW automobiles use a two-piece rear driveshaft (see Photo #1) that connects the
transmission to the differential. The driveshaft attaches to the transmission with a flexible coupling (AKA
Guibo), and the driveshaft midpoint is suspended by a center bearing that attaches to the car’s unibody
chassis. Typical failure points of a driveshaft are:
• the flexible coupling PHOTO 2
• the center bearing or its “rubber” supporting membrane
• either of the two universal joints
A failing Guibo is associated with highway-speed vibrations,
while the center bearing and universal joints are known for
low-speed shuddering. There are of course exceptions to
these guidelines.
So, despite the fact that the E30 in question had been fitted with a new OE driveshaft, Guibo, and center
bearing from BMW only about 80,000 miles ago, I removed the driveshaft. I just knew that I would find the
problem there.
Getting the driveshaft out took me about an hour: first I lowered the exhaust system and removed its heat
shield to expose the driveshaft. Then, after removing the two bolts securing the center bearing to the
car’s unibody, I removed the transmission support and lowered the back of the trans as far as it would go.
The center bearing membrane looked just fine, thank you very much, as did the Guibo. So I just knew I
had a bad universal joint. Seven more fasteners (3 Guibo, 4 rear flange) and the shaft would be out and I
would be vindicated.
Well, that driveshaft had some nerve! After removing it I found the universal joints and center bearing
to be absolutely perfect: no tight spots, no looseness, niente! I mean, they were perfetto! At this point I
decided to call it a day and think about things.
The next day, after having dreamt about driveshafts all night, I reengaged the enemy with a rested pair of
eyes and from a somewhat humbler perspective. With the parking brake firmly applied, I applied torque
to the differential input via the pinion nut and checked carefully for any lash in the differential and the
half-shafts’ CV joints, all of which are original on this 35-year-old Bimmer with about 170,000 miles. No
problems found. The recently replaced wheel bearings seemed fine as well. Then, grasping at straws, I
rechecked the torque of the wheel bolts. Again – NPF.
Finally, after thinking that I had checked every component between the transmission and the road, I
realized that I had not carefully inspected the tires (other than checking their pressures). But wait, even
considering that tires could cause a low-speed shudder (with no other symptoms) seemed preposterous.
Well, the left rear tire had a moderately cupped inboard tread (see Photo #2), but it was just inconceivable
to me that this could be the problem. However, installing a known good pair of tires on the rear cured the
shudder. And that fact even William Jennings Bryan, were he alive today, could not dispute.
“He did not think. He knew.” – Clarence Darrow, in describing Bryan.
That’s all for now, Bimmerphiles. See you next time!
Anyone wishing to contribute to Philes’ Forum can contact me at vic.sr@njbmwcca.org. I’m interested
in tech tips, repair/maintenance questions, repair horror stories, emissions-inspection sagas, product
evaluations, etc. Copyright 2021; V.M. Lucariello, P.E. n
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THE Z SERIES CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
BY: JON MOORHEAD
The Z Series Car Club of America (ZSCCA) is a Special Interest Group of BMW CCA dedicated to the
enjoyment of all Z-Series BMWs. The Hi RockeeZ group is active in Colorado.
Find us on Facebook or visit us at: www.zscca.org.
Photos from https://rmcbmwcca.org.
18 SUMMER 20212021 SPRING HIGH PERFORMANCE
DRIVING EVENT EXPERIENCE
BY BOB JONES
“Yes! That’s it!” my instructor Alain van der Heide exclaimed when I finally used the full track
and got all the way out to the rumble strips on turn 7 of High Plains Raceway in one of our
rain-interrupted afternoon sessions. Things that he and Jeff Machian, my Saturday instructor,
had been telling me for two days. Of course, now I was coming in too hot for turn 8 and
missed the apex as usual, but I definitely felt like I was improving and it felt pretty good.
I’ve wanted to drive on a racetrack for a long time and after a number of false starts, this past
weekend’s RMC BMW HPDE finally all came together.
My journey started way back in the 90s when I’d bought a beater MGB and autocrossed it a couple
of times, which was generally good for two or three runs before something would break. Eventually, I
got an M Roadster and looked into doing the HPDE, but was dismayed to discover that convertibles
without full roll cages were not allowed. Once, I did try out a half-day open lapping, but that was
pretty intimidating. I signed up when I first got my ’01 330Ci, but issues found in tech inspection
knocked me out. Last year I did a few autocrosses but couldn’t make things work for the fall school.
Finally this year, I was determined to make it work and got the car tech’ed early so I could deal with
any problems and I signed up for both days.
Saturday morning I arrived at the track, excited but also nervous. What
would my instructor be like? Would my car perform? Would I be the
slowest one out there? Will there be any issues with my tech inspection?
Where should I park?
SUMMER 2021 19I ended up just parking out on the outer edge, found Barb to check in, then emptied all the crap from
my car. Then it was on to the safety briefing and our first classroom session. Yellow flags, checkered
flags, late apexes, smooth turns. Yep, got it. Or not. It was a blur to be honest. At the end of the
session, Friso said that we should have gotten an email with our instructor pairings. I found it on my
phone and to my dismay discovered I was doing lead/follow, even though both of us were vaccinated.
No matter, Friso talked to my instructor Jeff who was perfectly happy to do in car. Yay!
For the first session, Jeff drove around for a lap showing me the line, then we pulled into the hot pit
and switched seats. I nervously drove around, missing the line in every corner for the first lap or two.
We got into a cadence of Jeff saying, “brake, brake, brake…turn in…unwind…” that worked pretty
well for me and I felt like by the end of the session I was at least approximating the lines. The second
session was a continuation of the first, but by the end I realized I was starting to listen more to Jeff
than focusing on the track markers for my timing. Something to focus on for the next session.
Lunch break had one of the best parts of the weekend, the instructor ride-alongs! I got in line at the
hot pit and when my turn came, I tried to squeeze my overly large self into a modified M3 with a full
roll cage and 5 point harness. It did not go well, and it was suggested I find a bigger car. So I crawled
back out and just as I got out, Justin pulled up in his Porsche GT2 RS. I mean, I love BMWs, but damn
this is one amazing machine. I fit in this one great, better than in my own 330Ci. Once I was buckled
in, Justin took me on the wildest two-and-a-half minute ride of my life. The acceleration of the car is
insane.
We were sliding a bit coming out of turns and Justin calmly said his tires were shot. He was
just chatting away as if we were on a 30 mph Sunday drive instead of shooting down the back
straight at 150 mph. It was amazing.
After lunch and another classroom session I was back in my own rather sedate car. I had forgotten
to mention to Jeff that maybe we should do a lap or two where he not give me audible cues so that I
would focus on the track markers instead, but without having said a word it was as if he read my mind
and we switched to that mode. I definitely got better in my last two sessions but still wasn’t really using
the whole track, apexing early in spots, and having some issues downshifting after going to 4th gear
on the back straight away.
By the time the last session in the rain was done, I was pretty beat both mentally and physically.
Saturday night I wasn’t sure I really wanted to do day 2. But I actually got a good night’s sleep that
night and by 5 am when I woke up, I was ready to go. Sunday my instructor was Alain van der Heide.
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SUMMER 2021 21Alain’s enthusiasm was contagious. I think he was more excited when I nailed a turn than I was. It was
great. He couldn’t see it with the helmet on but I had a big grin when he told me, “I don’t think you
could have done that turn any better,” when I finally got all the way out on the turn 7 exit.
Again I took advantage of the ride-alongs during lunch. First with Jeff in his GT3. I do love those
Porsches. It was really cool to get to see some of what he had been telling me to do on Saturday,
especially how deep he actually went into turn 6 compared to what I had been doing. Finally, I rode
with Steve Moody in his M4. His laps were probably the most precise on the school line that I took all
weekend. It is just incredibly generous, and educational, that the instructors do these ride-alongs with
the students and I really appreciated it.
After a rain delay, I had my final session. There were a couple of interesting spots where I was behind
another car and when I had the right line, I caught up to them, but when I didn’t, they moved away
from me. The first couple of laps were probably among my best all weekend, but then I felt my focus
fading towards the end. But just as I was thinking I’d call it, the checkered flag came on and it was
time to go.
In the last classroom session, Friso asked what our expectations were and had they been met? To be
honest, beyond “have fun” and “learn something” I’m not really sure what my expectations were. What
I do know is whatever expectations I had, they were greatly exceeded. Everybody was exceptionally
nice and I felt like I learned a ton both on the track and in the classroom. I can’t thank everyone
enough from my driving instructors Jeff and Alain, to Friso and the other classroom instructors, to
Barb and Janet and all of the grid workers and other volunteers. Thanks for a great weekend, can’t
wait until the next one! n
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