Porsche Track Experience

Recently, Wakayama Pref.The event took place at the former Nanki Shirahama Airport in Shirahama.Porsche Truck Experience (PTE)I participated in the "Boxster GTS (MT)" program with my Boxster GTS (MT). I attended Precision, a full-day program from 8:15 am to 5:20 pm.

We arrived the day before because of the early morning, but our concern was the weather on the day of the event. However, this timeThe rain that began falling in the evening of the previous day stopped by dawn, and when I woke up in the morning, there was blue sky.Thank God....

Fuji, but when I go to the Shirahama-Kumano area, somehow the weather clears up even when rain is forecast.

I left the hotel early just in case, but when I arrived at the venue, it was only 7:30 a.m. and there was still a lot of time before the registration desk opened at 7:50 a.m.. But some of the participants had already arrived. How fast you all are!

I parked my car and hung around there until it was time to start the reception.Are you the Porsche blogger...?He approached me and said, "I'm sorry. Anything.He has been reading our blog for a long time and purchased his current Porsche with the help of this Porsche blog.He said.

I rarely have the opportunity to meet readers in real life, but when I hear such words directly from them, I feel deeply happy that I am a blogger.... Thank you very much.

After a short time, registration started, and after the opening ceremony and photo shoot, the program finally began.

The first part of the course was a classroom lecture given by the instructor. The last Warm UP Light+ I attended was a special half-day course, so there wasn't much classroom learning, but thisTime to learn about the basics of driving with moviesThere was a

First, he explained the purpose of this Precision program.Literally, it means to increase precision (Precision).When I heard the word "Precision," I knew what the word Precision meant for the first time (explosion).

It's not the end of "I did it 10 times and got it done once." It's the beginning of the end of the process, but the beginning of the end of the process, as you improve your accuracy by doing it 5 out of 10 times, 7 out of 10 times, 9 out of 10 times... and so on.The goal of this program is to achieve consistent performance every time

So they say. And.Multiple repetitions are important for accuracy.So the explanation was that this program repeats one training over and over again.

In addition, theThe explanation of load transfer when going around a curve was also easy to understand.When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the weight distribution between the front and rear of the vehicle is naturally heavier in the rear and lighter in the front. The lighter front end means that the front tires, which are responsible for changing the direction of the car from side to side, do not exert any force on the car, and therefore the car does not turn.

thereforeWhen turning a curve, always apply the brake or release the accelerator and turn with the weight in front of you.He explained.

This is something my husband usually says to me, but when the instructor teaches it to me, he says, "It really is!I was convinced that the "I'm a good person.(Not that I'm doubting my husband, but...wow)

In addition, cars move in three dimensions: back and forth, up and down, left and right. In other words, it is very complicated to control the behavior of the car.The first step in preparation before starting to drive is to set the driving position properlyHe said that this is the case.

We were taught that the driver should be able to control the car at any time, with his/her body fixed in the seat and the steering wheel operating without any problems.(This is something my husband often says to me...)

When it comes to professional drivers.Subtle changes in driving position to suit the body's condition each day.Yes, it is true. If the driving position was not correct, the time would drop by 0.1 or 1 second, so he always made detailed adjustments each time he went out.

Wow...professionals are amazing.

I was also shown an instructional video on the correct driving position and steering wheel grip.The driver was more relaxed than I thought he would be.It was so relaxed and natural that one would wonder, "Is this really going to make me run faster?" I was so relaxed and natural that I was skeptical.

How wrong my usual position and grip on the steering wheel was, and how much force was being exerted on my body.I could understand the "what's the point" of the steering wheel. In my case, I was gripping the steering wheel so hard that the veins appeared on my arm (explosion).

(Too much grip↑)

In the correct position, relaxed steering will helpCan be operated without problems in situations where it is necessary to avoid them at a moment's noticeI see. I see.