Slicks + Nordschleife = Scary Movie. Impressions of RCN race #5

F82FTW · 07-29-2014, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ezio

why are tracks even open to the public on rainy days

So people like this can drive the shit out of them and make us all look like idiots.

MasterFlo · 07-29-2014, 05:08 AM

"No drifting" stiker is like trololo!

Boss330 · 07-29-2014, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ezio

why are tracks even open to the public on rainy days

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgroschi

Lol are you kidding? We have rain every week at the Nordschleife. Do you really think it can be closed half the year?

Besides, German's know how to drive in the rain, it's just that he happened to be on slicks, which made it a lot more difficult.

Quote:

Originally Posted by F82FTW

So people like this can drive the shit out of them and make us all look like idiots.

This wasn't a track day, it was a race... And, driving in the rain is considered part of being a good driver as well as being very much a daily occurence in some parts of the world. Of course the risk of accidents are bigger, but then again, the speed is usually lower meaning the consequences are less.

It was race # 5 in the RCN series http://www.r-c-n.com/

The video and OP clearly states that this was a race, not a tourist day on the track...

Impressive driving and car control by the OP

sjf430 · 07-29-2014, 08:26 AM

sick driving op!

ChrisMT79 · 07-29-2014, 09:14 AM

Wow, truly terrific display of control and awareness of your environment. Given the tire setup and driving conditions, I would have left half of the car at the track that day! Thank you for sharing!

Powaup · 07-29-2014, 10:40 AM

scared the crap out of me man!

Hujan · 07-29-2014, 11:13 AM

Insane video.

But you left the most important part out of the thread title. The title should read, "Slicks + Nordschleife + Rain = Scary Movie."

pj.rodriguez · 07-29-2014, 11:50 AM

I love the no drifting sticker with the tags.

m3dude · 07-29-2014, 01:55 PM

dude you are nuts!

4er_Meister · 07-29-2014, 04:46 PM

WITH the A/C on 😜

adc · 07-29-2014, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ezio

why are tracks even open to the public on rainy days

Go to one and you'll understand.

AlpineV8 · 07-30-2014, 12:57 AM

That didn't look fun at all.

quads · 07-30-2014, 02:43 AM

Most racing slicks need 200F (93C) for maximum grip. You're even near that in the wet so it doesn't make sense at all to run slicks. Unless you just like to risk balling up your car. Nice driving by the way. No point racing in the rain on slicks unless there a chance it could dry up or you just didn't have a spare wet weather spares.

Danyutz · 07-30-2014, 04:40 AM

All i can say was "the struggle was real"!

Epic control, congrats!

Ian ///M · 07-30-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by quads

Most racing slicks need 200F (93C) for maximum grip. You're even near that in the wet so it doesn't make sense at all to run slicks. Unless you just like to risk balling up your car. Nice driving by the way. No point racing in the rain on slicks unless there a chance it could dry up or you just didn't have a spare wet weather spares.

didn't read the first post?

bradleyland · 07-30-2014, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quads

Most racing slicks need 200F (93C) for maximum grip. You're even near that in the wet so it doesn't make sense at all to run slicks. Unless you just like to risk balling up your car. Nice driving by the way. No point racing in the rain on slicks unless there a chance it could dry up or you just didn't have a spare wet weather spares.

Allow me to guide you to the portion where the OP was hoping for exactly what you said.

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Originally Posted by lukester

Here's some impressions of the race last weekend.
I hoped that it will stop raining so that's why I didn't change
tires during the pitstop.

Wasn't the best decision!
see why...

karussell · 07-30-2014, 02:38 PM

been a few vln's and n24's myself. always cringe at making the call to swap to rain tires. good driving! its so hard to explain to someone racing on slicks in the rain and sliding until hit a dry spot actually makes sense to try. lol

Lalit@autocouture · 07-30-2014, 03:03 PM

vladberca · 07-30-2014, 03:28 PM

The worst conditions for slicks, but great driving

bradleyland · 07-31-2014, 09:30 AM

Totally different, but we used to drive our road karts (fixed gear, not shifter) in the wet with slicks. Seemingly impossible to keep the rear in the back and the front in the front lol.

TeutonicFlight · 07-31-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by UBER ///M3

Some seriously great driving, you're one with the car

Smooth

nm · 08-01-2014, 11:35 AM

Incredible driving!

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