April’s Car Control Clinic @ Thompson CT
A first for the NEQ Club, this April, sixteen drivers attended an Advanced Car Control Clinic. It provided a rare opportunity for us to test the limits of our cars in the reduced risk environment of an autocross style handling course.
In the morning we navigated a slalom course intended to teach us how to get our rear ends loose and maintain control of the car. We progressed from there to course with a decreasing radius turn which helped us further develop a feel for loss of traction and how to compensate and correct that action to regain control.
After a morning among the cones some of us had it all figured out. A mini track was set up with slalom and a tight carousel, and we practiced getting the rear end loose only to elegantly catch the drift with a some maintenance throttle and some nimble counter-steering. The animation below is what it’s supposed to look like when it’s done well. Kudos to Victor Becker (below) for providing such a perfect demo.
Events
Saturday, February 22
Can’t make January? Well don’t worry, we have a second Winter Car Control Clinic lined up for February too.
Mon & Tue, April 28-29
We’re excited to bring back this event – The club’s new opening 2-day event at one of our favorite tracks in the northeast!
Thu – Sat, May 15-17
Join us at this High Performance Driving School at the historic Lime Rock Park, CT. This track takes a short time to learn, but a lifetime to master.
Mon & Tue, June 23-24
Summer sightseeing and high-speed driving? Club Motorsports is a fantastic track just north of Lake Winnipesaukee in NH
Sat & Sun, July 19-20
Learn about high performance vehicle dynamics in the twists and turns of the majestic Palmer Motorsports Park, in Palmer MA.
Wed & Thu, August 13-14
Walk in the footsteps of racing legends. You can really see what your car can do in Watkins Glen, NY. This event often sells out quickly.
Mon & Tue, September 15-16
Join us at this High Performance Driving School at New Jersey Motorsports Park
Fri, October 10
Join us at LRP for a day at amazing track! This is an advanced track-day for folks who have been signed off to solo.