04-26-2005, 11:29 PM
BassmanGrammy Wrote:IÔÇÖve been in that car with Matt and itÔÇÖs a blast. DonÔÇÖt think for a moment that the 2 wrecks have been driver error; rather they have been from tire problems.Having talked to the guy, I would agree with you that he is very cool, and definately a genuine enthusiast. I thought to myself how great it was that he went against the p-car arrogant-cock stereotype
However, saying those wrecks were not driver error, and due to tire problems is complete and utter bullshit. I saw him putting the michelin slicks on the car on a chilly damp day, and thought to myself at the time it was a bad idea, and I turned out to be right. Knowing the limits of your car and your tires is part of being a good driver, as well as making good decisions before you even put a wheel on the track. And saying "if he would find a tire that met the requirements of that car" is translated "find a tire sticky enough to cover up any major driver fuckups" Which is most definately not good driving. And Michelin slicks are more then enough tire for any car. Hell, a good driver can move any car quite well around a track on street tires.
Im not trying to call the guy out, but covering up ones mistakes and shifting blame only sets up the same mistakes to be repeated.