Crashing, Rolling and High Speed
I have a fantastic job that provides me fantastic training. No need to go into great detail on this post, but below are some brief descriptions of techniques we learned on the track with commentary and video from our car. The commentary is often the most hilarious component.... They started the day by issuing helmets, briefing us on how to brace in a roll over and putting us in a super reinforced Jeep Cherokee, which they promptly rolled over using a tow strap and a Humvee. The logistics of getting out of this situation without crumpling onto your seat mate were discussed and practiced. Close Proximity & Formation Driving There are no words. It felt like Bangladesh traffic. I totally get it now. The only impact we had was my boss tapping my nose. Not bad! The second morning we did cold laps. This was a timed event for the fastest time over three laps (switching drivers after parking in a tiny box at high speeds of...