Thank you all for the info. Was definitely appreciative of the tire pressure recommendations. Didn't think about bringing extra oil, but will keep that in mind.
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Originally Posted by VAlsbM3
It's not the car that determines which group you run in, it's the driver.
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A buddy who runs trackdays pretty regularly mentioned a bunch of purpose built race cars in the advanced group. I just figured I'd be a bit out of place should I get to that level eventually.
I don't want to start a flame war, but I would like to address the ego comments:
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Originally Posted by VAlsbM3
Since you never driven a car on a track before, you are a beginner. Just because you ride a motorcycle in an advanced group on the same track, that doesn't apply here.
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I did mention that I understood and agreed with why I was in beginner group. I was simply trying to say that there are corners I'm perfectly comfortable diving into on two wheels at 90+ while in a competitive racing environment, so it is a bit humbling to have to step down to the beginner group. NEVER said I should be in Intermediate or Advance.
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Originally Posted by VAlsbM3
Lastly, put your ego aside and keep an open mind.
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No ego at all. You lose that REAL quick when you're pushing your hardest and someone easily backs their bike in underneath you in a corner. Or when a guy who outweighs you by 70 pounds and hasn't ridden in a year or two jumps on your bike and turns a lap time 4 seconds faster.
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Originally Posted by aleckzandr
I would put that at da front, really sounds like OP needs to eat more humble pie. God help silversnl's instructor.
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I didn't say I should to be in the Intermediate or Advanced group. In fact, I stated I understand exactly why I will be running the beginner group, and agreed with being there. I have no problem with it, it's just humbling going from running with an advanced group and running in a race environment to running in the beginner group on the same track, but at much slower speeds.