Skip Barber MX-5 Class at Laguna

[xraidedlok]

ever feel like you wasted your money on this? i wanna do it

[jaybeaux]

@xraidedlok I wouldn't say I wasted money. The instructors are great at SB. Every time I feel like I'm getting good, I go for a few laps with a pro and am instantly humbled. I would say that there are probably cheaper ways to go racing. A few of the guys have their own websites and do private instruction. If you have a suitable car, you could probably get track time and an instructor for less than half the price.

[xraidedlok]

@jaybeaux ill check it out. thanks. nice run btw!

[hugenoodles]

i heart laguna seca :D corkscrew downhill is the best

[fattuning999]

How much did you pay????

[copeman89]

8a is my favorite

[buccaneersboy39]

dude i've raced her in forza! must be 10000 times better in real life!

[CptSlow6]

taking the corkscrew in 3rd isn't a bad tecnique. disengauging the clutch when you're going to make a turn that sharp and on top of that putting it in a lower gear doubles your chances of losing lateral grip.

it's not a bad way to learn.

i hope to take this class in a year or so, at laguna. its a nice place.

[RM5WU]

i just did it in the open wheel adn it was worth it

[RaceCar511]

Good job, man!

I'm taking this same course in a few weeks.

[jaybeaux]

Rock on. You're going to have a great time!

[opterios]

Your comments are very hard on yourself, mate. You seem to be doing just fine!!

Thanks for sharing!!

[jaybeaux]

I appreciate the feedback. I see from your own videos you handle a Miata rather well yourself.

[jaybeaux]

I really enjoyed the car. It has just enough power to be fun, but forces technique in the corners to maintain momentum. I watched your multi camera video. What's that bit you're doing with your left foot after you heel-toe the downshift?