[racer]

Overall it looked like a nice smooth lap... Some things I like to do:

T1 - Looked good. I like to get down on the "strips" or "curbing" to feel like I've maximized the turn.

T2 -T3-T4 - The Esses - I try to avoid "crossing over" the concrete patches. For Turn 2, I place the right tires inside the patch and stay right inside along the curbing. Therefore I think your turn in was a bit late. Good transition to the left, but again I try to stick the left side tires "inside" the patch to keep the car smoother.

Bus Stop - Nice smooth arc.. no wheel correction.. Great! Again, I like to hear the "frrp frrp" of running over the edges of the curbing. That way I know I've maximized track space usage...

Carousel .. I think you didn't start out far enough to the left at turn in, which made it look like a "straight" before you finally decided to turn down to the apex. Again, I think you were late here. I prefer to run the riight side tires inside the concrete patch.. Which would allow you to track out a bit farther at exit.

Toe of the boot.. I encourage a tighter entrance line, as long as the car has the cornering grip to do so.

Judging by the empty passenger seat, I would say your instructor was comfortable with you driving solo and I would concur.. You looked good out there, especially since it was your first time at Watkins Glen.. Great track isn't it!