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Back in the day, getting out on track took some serious commitment. You had to build a race car, go through …
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Having done quite a few HPDEs I feel that theSCCA's TNiA is a very well run event and the best around for newbies.
Getting gas on the way to the track I was greeted with a Z06, Viper on a trailer newer M car and other very capable rides. At check is I asked if I was in the correct group based on the serious iron in the lot. They very confidently asked if I chose my group based on the descriptions, and if I was comfortable passing and getting passed, I was. I was told that after the first session it didn't feel right I could switch. Turns out all the fast cars were in the beginner group, and I spent the whole day chasing and be chased by an M3 e36 and having a great day.