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From: Jason Monds <no.jason.extra@streamdata.spork.com>
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John Wallace wrote:

> On Wed, 20 Jan 1999 19:39:29 +0800, "Pat Megroin"
> <michaeld@opera.iinet.net.au> wrote:
>
> >I always try to have my starion turbo sideways while exiting a corner.
>
> I just hope I _never_ meet any of you guys while I'm on the road. On
> the track I may drive as fast as I can and on the limit of control,
> but anyone driving like that on the public road is an inconsiderate
> ass who isn't fit to hold a license.
>

Agreed.  I actually enjoy driving GPL in the PRC *much* more that
commuting to work.  In GPL everyone has consideration for you
(and you for them) and usually leave enough room to race.

On the street, no one leaves an open room for easy merging, tailgates
and speeds.  Man, its pretty pathetic.

I drive sports car ('82 Camaro V6) and I think people actually follow
me then quickly pass when they find out I'm not gonna go any faster.
1-8KMs over the speed limit is enough.  I go that much over to stay out
of the merge lane and not irritate everyone -- you don't want to see these
drivers merge.

What amazes me are the parents driving like manics with their children
in the cars.  I think I have more consideration for their children than
they do!

> Every guy I know believes himself to be a great driver, but what makes
> a great driver on the road and on the track are very different.

I believe I'm a good driver (on the road):

    1. I leave at least 2-3 seconds between me and the car in front.
    2. Allow people to merge in front of me (sometimes 2 cars at a time,
        if the driver behind me is tailgating).
    3. I don't pass the car in front just to get ahead of it.  You know
those
       drivers that try to fill up all gaps in traffic trying to get ahead.

On the track:
    1. Give racing room; Pass when you can.
    2. Have fun.

> Cheers!
> John

Thanks for letting me vent.   I'm not looking forward to the drive home,
but
the GPL Series race this evening will be a blast.
--
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Jason Monds
"My other car is a Ferrari"
http://members.home.net/gpl.mondsj/gpl - For my combined gas/brake setups
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