{"id":2866,"date":"2016-02-29T16:03:55","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T00:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pre-production.taftcollege.edu\/tcwp\/cougaronline\/?p=2866"},"modified":"2016-02-29T16:03:55","modified_gmt":"2016-03-01T00:03:55","slug":"taft-colleges-very-own-speed-racer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/echo-online\/blog\/2016\/02\/29\/taft-colleges-very-own-speed-racer\/","title":{"rendered":"Taft College’s Very Own Speed Racer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Veronica Renaker<\/p>\n

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You don\u2019t have to look very far to find Taft College’s very own \u201cSpeed Racer,\u201d just right around the corner!
\nExhaust roaring with 700 horse power on a stock block engine, TC student Cameron Brown is your go-to-man if you\u2019re ever itching for a need for speed!
\nAmong the numerous speed events that Cameron enjoys participating in, he found himself whizzing around Buttonwillow Raceway fairly recently. Luckily I made it out to the event to see just how far the limits were pushed in these incredible track-ready cars. For specifics on his cars and track times, check out his Youtube channel 370zForme https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/370Zforme<\/a><\/p>\n

In a question and answer session:<\/p>\n

Reporter: What attributed to your passion for driving?<\/p>\n

Brown: “When I first watched Fast and Furious I wanted the 350z that was in the movie. I ended up eventually getting the car and I immediately wanted to drive it fast.
\n\u201cI learned more about cars throughout the years and I eventually sold it for my Evo X. I took racing classes at Bondurant Racing School and eventually bought my M3 and built it as a full purpose track car.”<\/p>\n

Reporter: What advice would you give for those who want to take up the challenge of driving a high horse-power-car?<\/p>\n

Brown: “You cannot be afraid because if you are, you can definitely cause accidents to happen. Be confident, not overly confident.”<\/p>\n

Reporter: Has your tracking experience helped your driving performance on the streets?<\/p>\n

Brown: “Yes. I have had to dodge tires, dodge people, drive efficiently in the rain, know the limits of my car, know how to handle abs brakes. Things like that.”<\/p>\n

Reporter: What is the hardest technique that you’ve had to learn?<\/p>\n

Brown: “Heel toe down shifting. Which is breaking and hitting the gas at the same time, while pushing in the clutch to change to a lower gear at the same time; essentially using all three peddles at the same time.”<\/p>\n

Reporter: What is your favorite track to race on?<\/p>\n

Brown: “That’s actually a good question. I think I like the Bondurant track the best. It’s a good combination of turns and obstacles.”<\/p>\n

Reporter: Where do you think you can improve?<\/p>\n

Brown: “I think that I could improve in carrying more speed into turns.”<\/p>\n

Reporter: What’s the fastest car you have ever been in?<\/p>\n

Brown: “My car. 700HP Evo X.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reporter: Describe the feeling you get behind the power, how do people react?<\/p>\n

Brown: \u201cPeople scream a lot, they usually reach for anything that they can hold on to. It definitely pulls you back in the seat. That’s for sure.”<\/p>\n