by "B_dol" (bdolan40)
Published 09/07/2017 at 11:15
by "B_dol" (bdolan40)
Published 09/07/2017 at 11:15
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STARS: 7
Well, it finally happened. After eight years of talking my girlfriend’s (now wife) ear off about cars she progressed to on-track driving in her own Miata (MT). Safe to say we have come a long way from the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Elantra starter cars.
Admittedly it is awesome to have her share my hobby and genuinely enjoy herself. The hit to my wallet has not been much so far,but 2X pre-track inspection + track fees and consumables is a bit to swallow. You have been warned.
I still remember the nerves of my first track day years ago, barely able to sleep nor keep myself from trips to the luxurious track bathroom... Learning flagging, track etiquette, the racing line and a cars behavior at speed (and braking) can be overwhelming. Most of all, doing so while trying not to upset the other lunatics in their massively overpowered monsters.
She did well with the provided lead/follow instruction and picked up speed once I was able to provide in-car braking, turn-in, straighten out and throttle instruction. Front bumpers in her rear view mirror really set in the nerves and destroyed her focus - planning a less crowded weekday event next time.
A big thanks to SpeedSF for another well run event, Trackspec Motorsports for the numbers (+ tire installation) and gotbluemilk for the great photos!
"AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC" (addictedtom3s)
09/07/2017 at 11:24, STARS: 1
I can’t tell if the Z4M is yours or her’s but either way, that is one of my dream cars. I love the way they look and your/her Z4M is just beautiful.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
09/07/2017 at 11:30, STARS: 1
His, her Miata
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
09/07/2017 at 11:30, STARS: 1
That is awesome and looks like a lot of fun!
"B_dol" (bdolan40)
09/07/2017 at 11:42, STARS: 1
Thanks! It’s mine, bought at her behest while cross-shopping 987.1 Caymans. Replaced my FR-S of all cars, hope you are enjoying the BRZ!
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/07/2017 at 13:39, STARS: 0
Awesome! You have the most Jalop his/her pair of any Opponaut, I must say.
"B_dol" (bdolan40)
09/07/2017 at 13:50, STARS: 2
Just enjoying California and car culture while dual-income-no-kids allows it!
"Little Black Coupe Turned Silver" (littleblackcoupe)
09/07/2017 at 14:14, STARS: 0
I would say Yamahog and Travis would win that, since they met because of Oppo...
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/07/2017 at 14:16, STARS: 0
Yeah, they have that up on these two! She’s got an SS 1LE and he’s got?
Tracked it down - ‘86 Monte Carlo. So, yeah, they take the gold.
"AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC" (addictedtom3s)
09/08/2017 at 01:36, STARS: 0
I certainly am enjoying the BRZ. The downside is I still crave for an M-car. And sometimes I crave for torque and not having to have an engine scream at me as I try to get to 70mph.