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Old 12-22-2004, 11:37 AM
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I surely do hope that Dwayne realizes his dream.
However, I am concerned about putting him in a 500-600hp monster and just turning him loose.
I've driven all manner of racecars for over 30 years now. When I first get in one in the spring after having a winter off, I have always felt a little tentative and have had to bring myself up to speed with the car in steps. Typically I am bedding in new brakes or breaking in a new engine, or breaking in a new car - so this has not been an issue for me.

What I am getting at is this - Danny - before you buckle Dwayne up in this car and send him on his way - make sure YOU do a couple of shake-down runs with it and bed in those brakes and then give Dwayne a series of 6-10ths, 7-10's through 9-10th's rides - just to make sure he is okay with it.

I have seen a bunch of guys crash over the years because of real things like tunnel-vision and vertigo.
My advice is - Let's not let Dwayne hurt himself or others with this car.
Break him into it gently and make sure he is okay with it..

God Bless you Dwayne & Danny..
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