Getting the most out of Indy MAKE NO mistake about it: the Vancouver Molson Indy is much more than a two-hour race on a Sunday after- noon. By Mare Rovner Contributing Writer Seasoned race fans will tel] you that the best part of the weekend is not the final race, but the two days of practical, qualifying and various Support races. They also say that it’s important to walk Sports car club hosts @&% driver : training - program YOUR HEART is pounding as you quickly check the mir- rors. Ey Mare Rovner Contributing Writer Suddenly, for a fraction of a second, you reflect: “I've never felt quite this alive. | feel so clear- minded and focused it’s like being rejuvenated.” . You have just pushed the SAS pedal down as hard as you can for over half a mile and in one hun- dred yards you must negotiate a 180 degree hairpin turn. Now it’s onto the brakes, hard, until] the wheels begin to twitch on the edge of an uncontrollable skid * as you select the gear for your next burst of speed. You are driving your car on the edge of its limits, yet you’re in control. Each time you come to a tur you try just that little bit hard- er to find the perfect line, the “sweet spot” that enables you to go BSS a little bit faster. But always, [| you’re in control. After 24 days of training, you too can experience the thrill of exploring the limitations of your car and yourself. When its all over, you will have gained skills that : PASSENGER VANS oe TiS f - around the track. Each turn offers a different perspective, awesome acceleration, physics- defying braking and niind-boggling turning. To get the most out of the weekend, it's important to pian well. You musi make sure you have everything you need tu remain com- fortable, rain or shine. Liquids, sunscreen, binoculars, cameras and rain gear (if there is even a remote chance of rain), must all be taker with you. Wear good footwear, you can easily walk three or more miles on hot pave- ment during the day. Without a doubt, the $10 Friday and $15 Saturday general admission tickets have got to reer be the best entertainment value cf the year. For $10, the cars are on track for w total of six hours. There are few crowds, and you can watch from all the best spots without compet- ing with rows of people in front of you. It's also the best time to hunt for autographs and actually meet some of the drivers and VIPs. Get to the track early. It’s much easier to park and move about the site to get your bear- ings. Race cars also seem more spectacular early in the morning. Perhaps it has something - to do with the cool air and better light. As for viewing locations, turn three (the hairpin) gets the thumbs-up from any of the eae erd -You’re invited. , August 26, 1994 - North Shore News - 37 ee weekend | drivers and workers. Another great spot is on the grass above tum one looking up the start- finish straightaway. A new grandstand area added to the chi- cane (turns five and six) may prove to be the best kept secret this year. ; There is little debate as to the best location for photography: the area on the outside of turn one offers the amateur plenty of time to set up shots and to get up high enough so the fencing does not get in the way very much. Remember to practise following the cars through your camera and pivot from the waist to keep from jiggling the camera, ... for the next month, Carter GM is having a “Neighbourhood Sale” and we're inviting all our neighbours on the North Shore to drop by for a visit and enjoy some neighbourly ospitality. There's free refreshments daily and a barbecue every Saturday. We've also got some - incredible deals on wheels that we're offering exclusively to our fellow residents on the North Shore. Also, britig in the coupon below for a draw for Royal Doulton Figurines. Here are a few new and used car specials. 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