New driver introduction
- DangerDanJD
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New driver introduction
I live in Knoxville am I''m planning to try solo/autocross this year. I wanted to introduce myself. I have no track or autocross experience and am hoping to participate in a starting line or other school this spring. I daily drive a C63 AMG but decided to start with something substantially cheaper and a bit more forgiving so I recently picked up a 95 Miata.
Dan
Dan
Dan Pilkington
2011 C63 AMG
1995 Miata M
2011 C63 AMG
1995 Miata M
Re: New driver introduction
Welcome Dan...we have a great novice chief who will chime in here soon. Jim Simmons (Cobra Jim ) is his name and will work with you in a short time he'll get you up to speed and headed in the right direction.
Paul Breitweiser
2016 STX Champion FRS Raven Black
2016 STX Champion FRS Raven Black
Re: New driver introduction
Cool deal. You going to try and build the car for a certain class or just run it stock?
- DangerDanJD
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Re: New driver introduction
I have no immediate aspirations other than to improve my driving ability and having a little fun at least for the first year. We'll see after that.
Dan Pilkington
2011 C63 AMG
1995 Miata M
2011 C63 AMG
1995 Miata M
Re: New driver introduction
Welcome! You picked a good car for cheap fun, until you start modifying it.
Mark Pilson
03 Z06 - Sword
09 Mustang - Club
01 Excursion - The safe you dropped from the 10th story
03 Z06 - Sword
09 Mustang - Club
01 Excursion - The safe you dropped from the 10th story
Re: New driver introduction
Welcome Dan. Great car to start with. I started last year using same year Miata. Had a blast and everyone is very friendly and helpful within ETR.
Randy Adkins
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Re: New driver introduction
Hey Dan, i'm Sean and i'll be the 1st to say you may stay with the Miata Lol, (i'm a miata man) look forward to meeting you in person and if you need anything, send me a text. 865 458-4567 i'm good for getting people involved and everything Miata, especially Autocross.
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Rally Boss
Re: New driver introduction
Welcome!!!
Marcus Luttrell - 99' Miata - GLTC/Max3/ST5 #92
Nine Lives Racing - Sales/spell-checker/IT
Nine Lives Racing - Sales/spell-checker/IT
Re: New driver introduction
Welcome Dan. You picked an excellent car to start with. They are fast and controllable. Our first event is march 12 which is a test and tune. It's an informal event where you can meet everyone and get your feet wet racing without any stress . I'll be there and will be happy to walk you through all the elements of an autocross. Hope you enjoy it cause the next day is our 1st competition event of the season. Looking forward to meeting you
Jim Simmons
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Novice Chair
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- DangerDanJD
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- Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:25 pm
Re: New driver introduction
Thanks all. I hope to be there for the March event(s) to see how much I can embarrassment myself.
Dan Pilkington
2011 C63 AMG
1995 Miata M
2011 C63 AMG
1995 Miata M