Slipstream - May 2008

Next session out, I was resolved to find out. Rick had
me fairly confident in the correct line, and the most amazing
thing happened as the speed picked up. The car came alive.
The transitions seemed more fluid, the turns seemed carved,
and the brake points and shifting all seemed easier. We were
starting to pass some cars, even though they had 150-200
more horsepower than the 914/6. Though it was tough to
keep up with them on the straights, thru the “twisties”, it was
amazing to watch them fade off in the rear view mirror….
I have much yet to learn, and I’m sure that with the MR-
PCA DE instructors and organizers the learning curve will
be shorter rather than longer. I can’t wait for the next DE,
and would encourage others to try it. Is it time yet?
During lunch you can take
your friends or family for
some laps around the track
for a donation to the Maverick
Regionn’s charity, The
Hope House. Hee’s Jan with
the rules and a fist full of
dollars for Hope.
Maverick’s Presence at TWS Club Race
Photos provided by Doug Molny
This is what happens when someone oils the track.
Colin Graidage spins one way facing left in the grass.
Doug Molny spins the other way facing right off the back side
of the track. And the 914 from Oklahoma goes merrily on his way
through the middle.
Maverick Region had a very good
presence at Lone Star Region’s
Club Race at TWS
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