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3 things you should know

one

HOT SEAT

The seat is bolted low to the floor, which limits vision, but since you won’t be encountering any roundabouts on the track, that’s not a big deal, and the CoG benefits. The steering column-mounted dash displays revs, gear selection, speed, and lap times for ego stroking ... or a reality check.

two

DON’T TOUCH

The old race-car instruction was in force here: “Don’t fiddle with stuff!” Water and oil are primed at the press of a button before the engine is fired up. The big red switch is for the onboard fire-suppression system, while the big stick is the handbrake which is used for launch control.

three

FANCY FEET

The pedal box is adjusted to the driver’s frame. Each pedal is hinged from the floor. Getting the most out of the brakes requires significant force and is a proper workout. While the

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