![]() I almost pulled into pit road after a few laps so see if my ear buds were still working because I hadn't heard from him. A little scary since you can't see what's coming. He never told me when to move into the raceline on the back stretch so as I was approaching turn 3 I made the decision to move up into the line slowly myself. He told me to move to the starting cones, and when to drive from pit lane. I was told by Art that the spotter would be "in my ear" quite a bit with direction. Maybe try a little oil? Maybe file the splines if they have some burrs from 10,000 uses? Not too happy with the car. After a while of us both trying I finally wiggled it loose and it hit me in the mouth (since it was only a couple of inches away). I then tried it with no luck, the release would work, you could get it an inch or so up the splines then it would stop. While trying to exit the vehicle the helper reached in but could not get the steering wheel off. Upon checking our GPS that we had been recording after the run we saw that we topped out at 120! Very disappointing! Did they forget to change the rev limit for this track!? This was the biggest bummer for us, not as advertised. I didn't expect fully sorted out and perfect but really? After a lap I decided to carry some speed on the front stretch, I was pretty amazed I hit the rev limiter almost immediately! It's a big track but I still knew I wasn't going that fast. I was surprised at the poor condition of the car. Between the loose shifter and clutch not disengaging all the way it was pretty difficult. I've been driving a stick for 45 years and the shifter was so loose in this car I could barely get it through the gears after I took off. My buddy Carl is as big as me and he had plenty of room in his car. I'm not really picky, I understand that they can't make a car for everyone but this was way too tight. My knees were almost completely bent on the pedals. The steering wheel was rubbing my belly, I actually had to suck it in to get the steering wheel on. I didn't quite understand until I got in the car. The person handling this stood next to me and said "you should fit". They were putting people in the cars quite quickly trying to get as many rides in before the rain came I was told. All the driving equipment was good, suits, helmets etc.The person there helping was great. He also reiterated that we would probably be reaching speeds of 155 mph or so, this is a speed we had heard from previous RWE testimonials as well. He explained everything that was to happen very clearly. I've decided to write this letter directly to you first instead of making less than stellar reviews on social media. My friend Carl Irving and I decided to try the Rusty Wallace Experience at MIS. Oh, and if done during the spring/summer hours ALWAYS opt for the EARLIEST time frame! We did the 10 am and it was just starting to get unberable in the driving suits. We would probably do this again, but with a lot more knowledge of what's worth purchasing. ![]() Guessing at what to do next, get your gear, what line to stand in, where the non-racers were to wait, sit, etc. (understandably so, but was not anticipated) The people were cordial, the drivers meeting instructor was accurate and friendly, but then it felt like it became an on-your-own assembly line. Especially knowing the cars that the consumers drive go much slower than the cars you ride in with the professionals. And of course we wouldn't have purchased all these extras if we didn't think it was an exciting experience, maybe even for a lifetime, but I think that's why he was so disappointed at being shorted what he paid for. He didn't hear any conversation while racing except the words "your done". The first lap which shouldn't count until you get to the start/finish line and the last lap were cut short. We got the GoPro (also highly RECOMMENDED) and it confirmed the 9 laps he was supposed to drive ended up being short by 2. My husband ended up spending too much, I think, and then the extra 3 laps were shorted. But then it was enticing to purchase 3 EXTRA laps at 40% off, so we did. before spending all your laps trying to figure it out. It helps to understand the car, where to drive on the track, when to shift etc. This was recommended in the "driver meeting", and rightfully so. We bought the Qualifier package (6 self drive laps) through Groupon, and when we got there, we were able to purchase the ride along (3 laps w/professional) at a discounted price. It took a year to finally drive as the first schedule was rained out.
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