Black Horse Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 A question that was posed to me that I could not answer: How would one climb through the levels of HPDE if you only have a single-seater? I could see a ride-along with an instructor for a session then debriefing between participant driving sessions. Anyone have thoughts on this? Once a person reaches the 3/4 levels this wouldnt be a problem, but how would the 1/2 levels be handled when a newbie really needs the guidance? Maybe instruction should be sessions in the tow vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASA Jim Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 I think you'd do a lead and follow with the instructor. The instructor would spend some time ahead of you, letting you follow him- each of you in their own car (or maybe the instructor with a student). Then in later sessions, the instructor could follow you and give feedback at the end of the session. In SoCal, the head HPDE instructor (if he doesn't have a student) will head out on the track and watch others in this fashion to give outside the car input. -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paisan Posted April 29, 2003 Members Share Posted April 29, 2003 Hmm interesting. I'd think that if someone was a complete novice, they'd have to get experience in a non-race car and then move up once they hit the mark where they can solo. Just the safety side of me coming out. I know I would not feel safe as a participant if I knew there was a n00b in my group driving a RACE car w/o an instructor and w/o experience in such a car. -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASA Jim Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 I guess you're right. I was assuming that you'd have some experience... most people just don't jump right into a single seat car. I guess you could always take out your street car (or even tow vehicle) to be with the instructor. -J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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