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[Chris]

By all means, drive a craptastic honda in an HPDE. Believe me, that will be fast enough for you.

you know damn right!


This whole topic has come up a lot lately, and I just wanted to let the current students know you don't have to feel pressured to get your vehicle involved in anything if you don't want. I would highly recommend attending a race weekend before saying you have no interest. Even if its for an afternoon, come out to Summit (an hour from JMU) and see whats going on. Maybe after that, work an event- earn some credits (first time out) or cash once you become a flagger.

If you do feel like driving, I would autox first. Its relatively cheap and not too hard on your car. I did several autox's and HPDE's during college and right after when I didn't have a job and all I bought for my car were brake pads and another set of wheels and tires. I encourage people to try it (when they are ready) because I feel it makes you a more alert and cautious driver on the street- one less person I have to worry about on my daily commute!!

If I haven't met you yet, sorry. I don't get to JMU nearly as much as I used to. If I'm at an event, come on by and shoot the shit. I might be a little busy with my busted E30 but never too busy to say hi.