ACNA- Virginia International Raceway HPDE

So i finally grew stones and decided to ante-up for my first HPDE up at VIR. Granted i really did not want to drop the monies needed to participate in an event where i can become a flaming ball of twisted metal…i had to do it. I figured i had participated in handfuls of autocross events over the years and my car control has been nothing but short of Andrettiesque.

I really didnt know the cost of this event, not the actual cost but the prepping cost for me was rediculous! I gave my car the walk around…bad brakes, possible wheel bearing issue, cracked windshield…at least i had air in the tires! So i replace all and cry at the hit to my wallet.

THe event itslef was great. At the skidpad (car control clinic) i basically showed off my D1 driving style and held continuous 200ft diameter sideways drifts impressing all the instructors as they sneakily yanked on the ebrake and jerked the steering wheel in taunt to try to mess me up. No dice, i am drift master!

Then we hit the big boy track. 1st impression: scottie knows no boundaries and i am going to die or destroy my car in the least. 3 and 4 times around, i lost that feeling and this badass chuck norris feeling overcame me. I was now balls to the wall and in control. I was totally confused….what is this thing people call control? It felt pretty cool. I tossed the everliving shit outta my car in the turns and countered and sped freely thru with instructor praise. Here’s a little video capture of some of the beginning runs:

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Driving back to the paddock i tried not to show my emotional splooge that was occuring inside me as i was not totally hooked as they all said.

Apres event, car developed a bad control arm and bushing wear…more cost! This shit is not cheap, ugh!

Overall, i think i may do it agian…well, hell yes i’ll do it again!

Look for upcoming adventures on the tarmac…