(2) Slalom

The next training session was slalom. First, the instructor showed us a demonstration, this time on the "Be aware of load transfer.He explained to me that the key to driving a car is to be able to step on the gas pedal, pull out, and turn. The key is to be able to drive rhythmically, becoming one with the car as you step on the gas pedal, pull out, and make turns.

I wonder if I can do this kind of thing... (-_-)

To confirm that the car behaves differently in first and second gear, the car is first put in first gear.(For those in PDK, put it in manual mode)We're supposed to try, butOn the first run, I was so busy avoiding the pylons in front of me that I didn't even have time to check the speed of the car.

I glanced at the speed at the end, only about 40 km/h...However, from a physical point of view, I felt that I was definitely getting 50 km/h.So when I tried it, I thought it was too scary and difficult to go fast.

."Do not pull out the accelerator suddenly, but operate it more gradually.Let's do that. The other thing to do, after all, is to turn the steering wheel more widely. Don't be afraid.By making a big cut, feel how the car behaves leaning to the left or right!"

With the advice that "So much to do!I thought, "I'm going to do it again," but I repeated the imitative while watching the other participants, and tried it again, being aware of the advice I was told.

That's good! Now let's try going faster! Next, let's put the car in second gear and drive!

'Eh, more work to do again (p.s.!)!' but when I tried driving in second gear, I found that the engine brake did not work as well as in first gear, and I found that I had a different driving rhythm. However, I could notEvery time I let off the gas pedal, the "bob-bob-bob" sound from the GTS is very pleasant...

I feel like a racer attacking a series of curves!

The instructor then gave the following advice to all of us.

Ladies and gentlemen.Driving with a forward lean and clinging to the steering wheelTherefore, in addition to steering, the driver has to support his arms and body, and the steering operation does not seem to be smooth.
Perhaps you're pulling the steering wheel when you make a turn.Steering wheel is pushed, not pulled.The steering wheel is easy to steer. If you press your back against the seat to hold it in place, place your left foot on the footrest, step on it, and be conscious of pushing the steering wheel, you will find it easier to steer!

And when everyone did as they were told, it became surprisingly easy to steer, and from there everyone's driving improved dramatically.

Instructors are amazing after all...!(Of course not.)

I must have done this slalom training at least 10 times. Again, with each count, I would say, "I'm getting better at it."Oh, now that's good!There was a moment when I said to myself, "I'm going to do it again. It was a great feeling when I could become one with the car and drive rhythmically.

At the same time, the "How difficult it is to reproduce and improve the accuracy of a good run!I thought again. Then, after the slalom training, the instructor again gave a summary.

Eventually, though, you all got the senseOn the first or second run, the drive I had just made with the lane change disappeared and I was back to normal.On a circuit, there is no room to practice many laps to improve accuracy.We have to give our best from the first lap.
So in the afternoon practice, anyway, don't forget what you feel now, and do your best to perform that performance from the beginning.

And. Well...it really is. I don't race or anything, but I still think "If I'm going to drive a Porsche that has great performance, I want to be able to demonstrate that great performance and deliver consistent performance at all times.I thought, "I'm not going to be able to do that.

This ended the morning program and lunch break, but even at this point I was quite tired. However, I was pleasantly tired and felt a sense of togetherness with the participants, somewhat like coming to a club training camp...a strange feeling.(...I was a homecoming club member, so I don't know about club activities and such.)

I will discuss the training in the afternoon in a later part article (see below ↓). That's all for today.

→To be continued...https://www.panamera-life.com/entry/boxster-porsche-truck-experience-2/