Originally Posted by
Chuck 98 RT/10
I think the standard will be around until those people who enjoy complete control of their machine no longer exist, whenever that may be. The enjoyment and skill of engaging a standard at precisely the right time is much more rewarding than anything auto has to offer.
Nicely said.
Honestly I think manual transmissions with the clutch pedal put the driver in better control of the car and makes the driver pay more attention to their driving. It gives a sense of ownership on the road.
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if you can only race me in a straight line then whats the point 
...91 SMF SCCA
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I see people out there spending money on the car to improve it … If you spend half that effort just working on your driving skills, making you and the car work together as a team, then you’ll go faster – period. To make the car go a second faster on the track takes a lot more energy and money than making yourself drive it one second faster.
– the late Tom Thrash SCCA Solo E Production