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Post by Beedub » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:28 pm

ronk wrote: Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:33 pm You've cracked the important tasks. Don't worry is a pastime isn't going well - They are normally in a cycle and especially so after a lay off.
Keep pecking away and it will all come back.
i agree buddy!
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Post by Beedub » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:29 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:32 pm Sorry to hear that.

Some time with a track driver sounds like a good plan, and then hopefully with a bit more track time it will all come back to you. :thumbsup:
i need some lessons definitely.
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Post by Beedub » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:31 pm

craig3.2 wrote: Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:43 pm Well guys, im quick to report when things are going well , unfortunately today was not that day.....

Without banging on about it, been out of action for some time due to serious illness / covid / extremely busy workload ( mostly the illness bit ) so ive been well and truly out of the track scene... Today was my first outing and i cant even lie.... I'm slightly deflated, lol! Cars absolutely fine, but i literally couldn't handle it at all, I remember I used to Hussle that car along at an obscene pace, today...... throttle inputs terrible, jerky out of time downshifts, kissed the limiter way more than I care to admit, car sliding all over the place with a real lack of control from myself. For the first time I can remember , I actually felt out of my depth, the car felt way to powerful , i actually felt REALLY unskilled . To top it off an old fella ( the no filter type ) commented i need a slower car :x to which I laughed but the ego was bruised , i left early :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

anyone had a good break from track work got back and just felt completely out of your depth? its not something i expected to loose, but i definitely HAVE. I'm hoping with more practice i can be at one with my unicorn once again. LOVED being back with the guys however.
I know what you mean.
Tracks you know well,you feel you should be doing better, especially with a car you know,but it's to be expected,so no point worrying about it.
You've had an awful couple of years,and time will get you back to your best on track again.

As said,no point giving yourself a hard time over it.
You've had major illness,chemo etc etc. The guy making those comments didn't know that,or he probably wouldn't of said them.
But not worth bothering about mate.

Give yourself time,and more track days,and you'll get back there.
Take care :thumbsup:
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Thanks for this craig.... i just havent had the seat time with the car , ive spent 15 months driving my van! lol
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Post by Beedub » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:33 pm

Vanne wrote: Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:39 am I'll be expecting that same this season Byron. It's been 3 seasons for me since my last track. It's all about the seat time. I'll be going out there as a newbie, green a hell behind the ears. No Biggie mate, it ain't a race. Pace yourself, you'll be back to your old rat bag self in no time ;) :thumbsup:
For what it's worth man, bloody proud of you.
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Post by Beedub » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:33 pm

john-e89 wrote: Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:19 pm Arrogance like that is what is bad about Motorsport....always some know all who hasn't a clue thinks they do have. If they're so good why aren't they getting paid to drive for a team. :wkr:
the oldies are always the most brutal ! lol
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Post by Beedub » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:34 pm

Appreciate all the comments guys, apologies if ive missed anyone.
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:54 pm

Beedub wrote: Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:33 pm
john-e89 wrote: Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:19 pm Arrogance like that is what is bad about Motorsport....always some know all who hasn't a clue thinks they do have. If they're so good why aren't they getting paid to drive for a team. :wkr:
the oldies are always the most brutal ! lol
Used to see it so often when I pit crewed for a local single seater driver in historic racing, some ego's were laughable.
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Post by buzyg » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:59 pm

Beedub wrote: Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:28 pm
Argyll Andy wrote: Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:10 pm Don’t be giving yourself a hard time bud, been a long time since you’ve been driving like that :thumbsup:

Re the tosser comment about a slower car, same answer I gave you about the tossers and the eBike f**k them :D
Thanks buddy! ive gotten over it now, lol.... i was just having a abit of the bad day with it, however now its over and done, i can look back and say i thoroughly enjoyed the day..... Im going to book a donny evening track session next, something abit bigger so i can build up slowly. The tighter technical stuff is alittle too difficult at the moment, HOWEVER i can say the car feels darn right rude, absolutely unreal and im CERTAIN i can feel a tangible difference loosing the stock seats, but then again... that may be the butt dyno over egging it.
Like you say a bad day. Too be expected after time out and illness. Heck I beat myself up that I can't keep up with 20 something's walking up a mountain, after being out for 6 months. Stick with it, you have come back from much more difficult challenges than a scrappy day at the track.
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Post by Mikey_Boy » Mon Aug 01, 2022 12:11 pm

Give yourself a break Beedub!! :thumbsup:

For what its worth - I felt exactly the same going back on track after COVID. With all you’ve dealt with, you should be really proud that you’re back at it. Things will get better - take your time, avoid the ‘all the gear no idea’ crowd and enjoy your fantastic car at your own pace…. :driving: 8) :thumbsup:

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