Slipstream - December 2008

Arriving early Saturday morning, I have the good
fortune of finding two other white 911s berthing in the
lower paddock. Like me, Paul Norwood and Rich Andrews
are PCA National Instructor Corp members, and are both
at ECR for the first time. They are familiar with a lot of
the folks at the event, including David Hodges, who helps
us with pre-flight instructions. Again, Texas hospitality
prevails.
undulations, and off cambers is crucial, too. Doesn’t hurt to
survey the surrounding landscape as well, as you do not want
any kind of off. Thankfully, there is a great group of corner
workers. To anyone considering ECR, I have one word:
LSD [ed. Limited Slip Differential]. With all the pitch, roll,
elevation changes, and hard brake turn ins, it is a must.
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Gotta say, Maverick Region is an easy group to
run with. All the details are worked out in a smooth and
seamless manner, yet without micro-managing. The group
designations, team leaders, flag indicating run groups are all
things that make for excellent on track experience. I see no
traffic jams, no attitude from fellow drivers, only clean, but
fast, on track interaction.
Perfect weather all weekend is coming to an end, as
severe storms are headed in from the south Sunday night. A
change in plans is in order, from staying the night to high
The track is a combination of fast and squirrelly.
Attentiveness is mandatory. An analysis of track surface,
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