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Originally Posted by VGM911
Maybe I'm missing something (which is highly possible since I don't run DE events). If the DE events are not races (rather, they're schools that teach high speed driving skills), then how does passing everyone in your run group prove the superiority of either the car or the driver that's doing the passing? And how would you know whether your success in passing is the result of driver skills or of vehicle dynamics?
Not trying to provoke anything or anyone with this question, but just pondering whether the conclusions are justified. Thanks.
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Many of us that instruct choose to run in Group 4 rather than race because we do not want to convert our car into a full blown race car yet. DE4 is the place where the alledged most experienced and talented will run if they are not racing or running time trials. Passing is allowed anywhere and point bys are not required but "highly recommended". I have 24 tracks days logged in my Elise which certainly makes me no expert but it is very easy to tell whether someone is attempting to run to there maximum ability. In DE4 you are on your own as there is nobody in the right seat instructing you. I don't know but in my humble opinion, why would anyone choose to run in DE4 if they weren't looking for the environment where they could drive at "their" limits? Just my two cents. Turbophil, I like the way you responded. Makes perfect sense to me.