Nelson Ledges June 10 2016

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Nelson Ledges June 10 2016

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Took Rachel and Elwood to Nelson Ledges. It was the track day debut of both.

After the driver meeting, Rachel and the other track day newbies received a little instruction:
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Then she went on track:
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The first session we just followed the instructor which was about 1:50 pace. In the second session we went at her speed at she sped up to 1:34 pace. In her first afternoon stint she improved to 1:31.88. Then I took a turn at the wheel and was able to get to 1:31.68. And for the last stint of the day Rachel took what she learned from my stint and was able to get to 1:31.63

A little video of her fast lap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npQ7IKo5II0
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Re: Nelson Ledges June 10 2016

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Very cool!! By the g-meter hanging from your helmet, I guess .5 gs. :)
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Re: Nelson Ledges June 10 2016

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I think she'd be a second faster with a seat that had some side bolster! Or just bunjee her down to keep her from sliding around. Now to learn stick shift in the race car. Awesome!

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Fun thing about riding - you can take pictures of your daughter driving going almost 100 mph
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