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Tom Perso |
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Crazy from the Cold... ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 647 Joined: 8-August 03 From: Kalamazoo, MI Member No.: 1,003 ![]() |
Hey Guys,
I am a pretty inexperienced auto-x/track driver. In my life, I've done a total of 2 auto-x events and done some ride-arounds at the track. I don't normally drive "spirited" on the street, but I've found a nice backroads on my way home from work. Quite a few twisties, fall colors on the trees, and sunlight peeking thru. It's quite a relaxing time after a hard day of work. I'm pretty comfortable with the curves, and most of them are fairly open so I can see around the curve. So, with that, I've put the BMW 325IS thru it's paces today. (The 914 is on jackstands, sans engine). So, I've noticed that when I'm really winding the car out and hanging near the limits, my vision narrows - much like that in a "fight or flight" situation. I noticed this when I was at my auto-x's which was very disconcerning when you're trying to look ahead for the next turn, keep an eye on the gauges, and have a general "feel" of where you are on the course, when you have tunnel vision. Is this a normal occurance, or is this just me and my inexperience? Anything that I can do? I would assume that having a more open field of view while hanging it out thru a corner would be most benificial - especially in a track situation. Watching the line you're on, checking the car in front of you, and the ones in front of them. Any thoughts? Thanks, Tom |
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andys |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
IMO, this is very common when in relatively unfamiliar territory. As the territory becomes more familiar, the symptom starts to decrease.
Soloracers mentioned motorcycles. This is a good example. I think one goes through the exact same progression from the time they first start (street) riding, to the time they acquire some experience. Speaking strictly for myself, experience cured the tendency. In your "fight or flight" example, the same occured when I started amature boxing. After a while, I was surprised at what I started noticing around me while my opponent was doing his best to take me out. You also gain the ability to relax. Racing was the same. I started noticing all sorts of things without losing perspective of my driving goals. The need to be able to read your guages, is an example. You must acquire the ability be able to do this while racing (though at a hopefully optimum moment). Another, is driving two or more cars ahead of you. If you're vision is locked onto the the other guy's rear bumper, you'll never see an upcomming problem or opportunity. Experience will gain these skills. FWIW. Andys |
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