10/21/23 Tyler Laguna Seca - Gridlife Rush SR Race 3

Tyler giving it a go on his very first time at Laguna Seca. Pulls a respectable 1:38.6 after some spinning around.
1:25 Out lap
4:26 Race begins
7:21 Overcooking it in the corkscrew
8:14 Hi Mom!
11:59 Let's do a real one
15:17 In lap

[@billwright1880]

"How do I race a car"? California Dreaming!!
IMO, based on all the MAJOR factors impacting your participation, I'd say adrenalin played a major part in "How do I race a car" at that point.
I wish I'd had the opportunity to experience that kind of adrenaline rush at Laguna in the RUSH. For SURE next year I plan to be there.
My last driving visit there was in 2007 in an SBRS Club Car during a two-day racing school. I loved the track. I always described it as a "big go-kart track" after my experience.
The fact that you kept the car running and continued showed that, although you may have allowed the "moment" to overcome you, your instincts kicked-in and you continued on. I have no doubt you enjoyed the experience immensely. I plan to join you next year.

[@TheTReed78]

Thanks Bill haha, i was SO relieved I got it pointed the right way and running again. I wish more kart tracks had corkscrews, but i get your meaning, especially in the Rush which is a literal giant go-kart. I had zero practice laps, quali, or anything up until this point so it was definitely embarrassing spinning it the way I did. Had I just chilled and let the car warm up a bit more I feel I could have run mid-pack.