realization!
Tip for all noobs on the mountain!
Understand that some people naturally have a better driving ability than others. KNOW THAT IT IS O.K. to drive slow if necessary. There is no reason that you should drive outside your comfort zone just to impress someone else. Just because your car is capable of handling extremely well in the mountains does not mean that it will hang with a talented driver. You can ask Jason (speedminded), that even a stock ford ranger pickup with a descent driver can hang with a sportbike travelling at moderate speeds. When I was a instructor with a winston cup driving school the first thing we teach students is, just because our winston cup school cars will do 180+ easy, does not mean that you can drive them that fast. There are several people who will be attending this mountain run and I am sure that if you tell one of those people that you do not feel comfortable running mach10 up the mountain they will understand and pick a comfortable pace for everyone.
THERE are several who can vouch - You will only look like an ass if you drive outside your comfort zone and crash on the mountain. Like HiPSI said - he would rather cruise safely at 70 than be stupid at 100! (Not exactley what he said but close enough)
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