New PDX Instructor
In June, the day after the 12 hour SCCA race, I instructed for SCCA’s PDX program for the first time. I brought the race car out to test the new motor.
My first student turned out to have been there the day before working pit for the race. After introductions, I asked about his track experience. He said he was a PDX instructor from the upper mid west, with years of experience. I thought “great”, if I tell him something wrong, he will know. Not a fun first time out.
I mentioned this to the chief instructor, and he told me he had not idea, and I would be just fine. He did well, and got signed off solo after the second session.
My car did well except for when the throttle cable came off (LOL). I was able to limp in so I didn’t have to be towed (again).
There were a couple of other racers there, and I had fun playing with them in the instructor group. I was keeping up with cars I thought would be faster than me, but since there is no timing allowed, I never knew how fast I was. I know I picked up time from school, so I felt pretty good.
Can’t wait for my first NASA race.