We never started a pre-event thread, but I wanted to be sure there was a post-event thread ready for when people get home tomorrow!
Stay tuned...
FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
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FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Loren Williams
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
As expected, things are going great at the school! Every student showed up, as did every instructor and worker. Things go very smoothly when that happens.
Learning is still under way at this time. More later!
Learning is still under way at this time. More later!
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
Real proud of the Beginer group!! Tons of improvement from all and some rising stars identified.... Brett in his awesome Mroadster Coupe took 6th fastest OVERALL in his first time on a course! Really enjoyed the day and the enthusiasm from all the students! 
Scott
A Super Stalker, when my wife let's me drive hers..
A Super Stalker, when my wife let's me drive hers..
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
Good fun...was a bit concerned about O dark 30 wake up for zero seat time at Brooksville, but I've always commented riding is nearly as much fun as driving. It sure was!
Had a hoot of a time...hopefully the school graduates agree!
Really appreciate the course workers...who didn't even get to ride in the 5.0 Mustang, S2000, REX Wagon, Z28...
Hope to see all at the next event!

Had a hoot of a time...hopefully the school graduates agree!
Really appreciate the course workers...who didn't even get to ride in the 5.0 Mustang, S2000, REX Wagon, Z28...
Hope to see all at the next event!
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
I can't thank the instructors & volunteers enough. Today was phenominal!!!
My wife and I both had so much fun! Here it is... Almost midnight and we are still amped up with adrenaline!
By the way... Phillip- will you be posting course photos in this thread?
Thanks again everyone!
My wife and I both had so much fun! Here it is... Almost midnight and we are still amped up with adrenaline!
By the way... Phillip- will you be posting course photos in this thread?
Thanks again everyone!
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Loren Williams
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
Hey, you're right, it IS almost midnight!
Had a nice dinner with some of the volunteers before heading home. Then I started massaging the results into a digestible format. Check 'em out: http://drivefast.org/results/results-archive/
Overall average improvement was right about 4 seconds or 8.5%. Well done, everyone!
Obviously, we can't thank our instructors and workers enough. Awesome group of people, the are!
Had a nice dinner with some of the volunteers before heading home. Then I started massaging the results into a digestible format. Check 'em out: http://drivefast.org/results/results-archive/
Overall average improvement was right about 4 seconds or 8.5%. Well done, everyone!
Obviously, we can't thank our instructors and workers enough. Awesome group of people, the are!
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
Fun day again! I wish I could have stayed all day still, a great way to end a week. I figure a lot of planning goes into this type of event, and it really shows when it's all executed nicely.
Pictures of the event:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/133057342@N05/1k4u8x
I wish it was safe ( for me and the camera ) to run cones and take pictures. So many great shots were missed.
Pictures of the event:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/133057342@N05/1k4u8x
I wish it was safe ( for me and the camera ) to run cones and take pictures. So many great shots were missed.
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Loren Williams
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
Indeed, it does. Thanks for noticing!Carracer wrote:I figure a lot of planning goes into this type of event, and it really shows when it's all executed nicely.
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
Organizers and instructors,
Thank you for all of the hard work today! The instructors must just be getting their stomachs settled after moving from one car to the next and hanging on while giving instructions. It must seem like an all day roller coaster ride.
Tyler and I just reviewed what he learned today. He really appreciated the instructors in the beginners class. He had takeaways from each instructor and really enjoyed all of their input. It is really exciting to see his improvement of 4.6 seconds over his baseline run.
Thanks again to all who organized and worked the event.
Jon and Tyler
Thank you for all of the hard work today! The instructors must just be getting their stomachs settled after moving from one car to the next and hanging on while giving instructions. It must seem like an all day roller coaster ride.
Tyler and I just reviewed what he learned today. He really appreciated the instructors in the beginners class. He had takeaways from each instructor and really enjoyed all of their input. It is really exciting to see his improvement of 4.6 seconds over his baseline run.
Thanks again to all who organized and worked the event.
Jon and Tyler
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
I would like to reiterate the thanks to the organizers, instructors, and course workers. The event was very well organized and executed, something I think is the hallmark of FAST events. Tyler, Mark, Phillip, and I learned a ton. We're looking forward to being able to put it to practice at another FAST event soon. Mark and Phillip will be at the Open on 11/8, but I can't make it and Tyler is not sure yet.
We are having a blast at our first year of AutoX, and the laid back atmosphere and good organization of FAST events is a big part of that. Again, thank you.
I'll have to check, but I may have some GoPro footage I can share. I'll post something if there's anything worth looking at. Maybe I can find something that will make Jamie yell "Move your head!" at his computer.
Dave
We are having a blast at our first year of AutoX, and the laid back atmosphere and good organization of FAST events is a big part of that. Again, thank you.
I'll have to check, but I may have some GoPro footage I can share. I'll post something if there's anything worth looking at. Maybe I can find something that will make Jamie yell "Move your head!" at his computer.
Dave
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
My computer does just fine...we'll see what we can install in your car.Blue_Heron wrote:Maybe I can find something that will make Jamie yell "Move your head!" at his computer.![]()
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Re: FAST Autocross School - Oct 17, 2015
Maybe a bobble head on my dash so I'll remember to move my head while AutoXing?Jamie wrote:My computer does just fine...we'll see what we can install in your car.
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