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[gsbaker]

Ever have one of those moments when you simply cannot grab the camera fast enough?

We were in Daytona for Speed Weeks, headed for a little oceanside restaurant in the town of Ponce Inlet, which is notorious for nabbing speeders. It's a classic scene: The cop's writing while the driver is waiving his arms, trying to talk himself out of a ticket. No big deal, until I catch a glimpse of the graphic on the side of his truck.

I mash the brakes, make an illegal U-turn, finally find the camera in the back, jump back in the driver's seat and hit the gas. (Seat belt, what seat belt?)

As I approach the scene I see the truck pulling away from the squad car. Having no time to check the camera settings--and hoping the flash is off (wrong!)--I hang out the window and get the shot.

If we were only 30 seconds sooner...

http://www.isaacdirect.com/images/Humor/SPEEDing.jpg

Gregg

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[planet6racing]

To help Gregg out:

http://www.planet6racing.com/images/speeding.jpg

The original is at http://www.isaacdirect.com/images/Humor/SPEEDing.JPG

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Bill
Planet 6 Racing
bill (at) planet6racing (dot) com

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[gsbaker]

Thanks Bill.

Case sensitive servers, blah, blah. Grrr. http://Forum.ImprovedTouring.com/it/wink.gif

G

[Geo]

"Really officer.... We just wanted to get an interview with you."


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George Roffe
Houston, TX
84 944 ITS car under construction
92 ITS Sentra SE-R occasionally borrowed
http://www.nissport.com

[lateapex911]

Ahhh...tough life..I see the network has really been watching the frivolous spending!

of course, it's probably all part of a advertising comp deal, but still!

Nice nabb, Gregg!


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Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
ITA 57 RX-7
New England Region
[email protected]

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by lateapex911:
...I see the network has really been watching the frivolous spending!...

My thought also. One guy in a chromed-up dually looking for a burger. He could have at least brought a camera man with him.

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[Nigel Stu]

Did anyone else catch any of Wind Tunnel last night??? This picture made it on TV!!!

[planet6racing]

WHAT!! I watched it for a while, but had to do something else. What time was it on? Did they give proper credit?

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Bill
Planet 6 Racing
bill (at) planet6racing (dot) com

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by Nigel Stu:
Did anyone else catch any of Wind Tunnel last night??? This picture made it on TV!!!

Nigel,

Are you kidding? Wonder if there is a rebroadcast.



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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[vwmann1]

Sorry for the late time. It was on at 3:20 CST. I just saw it. I don't know if it will be on again. Dave D wondered if the driver was going to "slide it by" the bosses?

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[gsbaker]

Well I'll be. Yup, there it is!

About 1:20 into a two hour broadcast. Just saw it. Despain was pretty funny--something about whether the unidentified employee thought he could get the ticket on his expense account.

No credits were given, Bill. Hmmm. I wonder if they snagged the shot from our site or yours. Hey Bill, here's a thought: since we have this on tape, perhaps we could "resnag" it for posting.

It was rather amusing.

BTW, for those who are curious, my duties here at Isaac, LLC require unbounded diligence in the areas of research and development. Hence, SpeedTV in my office. Hey, it's a tough job but someone's gotta do it.

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[JIgou]

Originally posted by gsbaker:
BTW, for those who are curious, my duties here at Isaac, LLC require unbounded diligence in the areas of research and development. Hence, SpeedTV in my office. Hey, it's a tough job but someone's gotta do it.




Gregg, if you ever need an assistant for that area of research and development, please let me know....

Jarrod

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by JIgou:

Gregg, if you ever need an assistant for that area of research and development, please let me know....

Jarrod

You're first on the list, Jarrod. http://Forum.ImprovedTouring.com/it/biggrin.gif


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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[gsbaker]

I sent the following off to Despain, on a lark:

Dave,

I'm delighted that you used my photo last night as motivation for a photo submission idea for the program. It's a chance for Speed TV viewers to offer up some of their best work and should make for a real grin. The shot of one of your guys getting nabbed for speeding by the Ponce Inlet Police Department (PIPD in our lingo) was classic.

But gee Dave, I went through several marginally legal maneuvers to get that shot, beginning with a U-turn on A1A. So how about a little credit?

And this turns up as a reply tonight:

^ congrats dude, you got a mention on Wind Tunnel!

Did anyone see this?


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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[RacerBill]

Greg: I started a new thread - Wind Tunnel.

You got a bobblehead, Dude!!!!!

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Bill Stevens
Mbr 103106
BnS Racing
83 ITA Shelby Dodge Charger

[lateapex911]

Dude, you got a bobblehead! NOW you've made the bigtime!

Dave admitted the error, and said, "First of all Gregg, I don't think a U-turn on A1A is even marginally legal, but we screwed up, so, to make it up to you, email us your mailing address and we'll send you a bobblehead."

You get around don't you!? I thought you were in Orlando, and A1A, IIRC isn't anywhere near Orlando...

Next time, try to make sure an Isaac sticker is on your drivers side door mirror as that was your only chance at a shameless self promo....

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Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
ITA 57 RX-7
New England Region
[email protected]

[gsbaker]

Huh? Thanks, but I don't see the thread, here or there. I'll check tomorrow.

Well, it sounds like I'm going to get a Dave Despain bobblehead doll.

Which is only appropriate. After all, it's a calm Sunday night, all is well with the world; dogs are snoring, cats are purring, off to bed to delve into a good book and--fool that I am--I figure one last check on e-mail and such.

So what do I get? A bobblehead doll.

Seriously Dave, if you are yet another IT lurker, thanks!

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by lateapex911:
Dude, you got a bobblehead! NOW you've made the bigtime!

Dave admitted the error, and said, "First of all Gregg, I don't think a U-turn on A1A is even marginally legal, but we screwed up, so, to make it up to you, email us your mailing address and we'll send you a bobblehead."

You get around don't you!? I thought you were in Orlando, and A1A, IIRC isn't anywhere near Orlando...

Right. A1A is as far east as you can go and not get wet.


<font face=\"Verdana, Arial\" size=\"2\">Next time, try to make sure an Isaac sticker is on your drivers side door mirror as that was your only chance at a shameless self promo....</font>

I would never be so crass as to do something like that. A Dave Despain bobblehead doll is much more rewarding. Hey, I'm being honest here. See? No smilie.

Thanks Dave!

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

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[lateapex911]

gregg...i respect your integrity (I'm being serious here, see..no smiley!) but you gotta remember...in racing shamelsss self promos are hardly crass!

(But I like the refreshing lack of same!)

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Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
ITA 57 RX-7
New England Region
[email protected]

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by lateapex911:
...in racing shamelsss self promos are hardly crass!

Yeah, I've noticed. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[planet6racing]

Gregg:

You need to send the Wind Tunnel e-mail address your shipping address. I have the episode on DVR and can get you the information if you don't catch the replay today.

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Bill
Planet 6 Racing
bill (at) planet6racing (dot) com

[gsbaker]

Bill,

Thanks. I'll get back to you if I miss the rebroadcast this afternoon.

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[gsbaker]

Yup, there it is.

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[ShelbyRacer]

Actually, the other possibility for self-promotion is to put your signature on the bottom of the post on the message board, or better yet, send some info to Despain on the current situation with SFI testing. He might be interested...


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Matt Green
"Ain't nothin' improved about Improved Touring..."

[gsbaker]

This, hopefully, is the last word:

Dave,

Thanks for the bobblehead doll! I will treasure it always. Just send that baby to the address listed below.

This exchange has been a grin around here. Thanks for the Yuks. If I ever get a bobblehead doll made in my own likeness, you'll be the first to get one. I'll get the better end of that deal--I am not nearly as handsome as you are. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif

Thanks again!

Regards,
Gregg S. Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32810 USA
Phone: 407/667-3414
Facsimile: 407/660-0012
http://www.isaacdirect.com

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[gsbaker]

Guess what showed up at the office?

http://www.isaacdirect.com/images/Humor/Despain/Bobblehead.JPG


But this is after we unwrapped it. Guess what was originally wrapped around his neck?

http://www.isaacdirect.com/images/Humor/Despain/WithCollar.JPG


That's right, a horse collar. Here's a close up:

http://www.isaacdirect.com/images/Humor/Despain/Closeup.JPG


For a public figure in the racing community to display such a lack of head and neck protection sets a very poor example for racers everywhere.

And look what happens when we take off the collar and shake Dave around. His head bobbles!! Floppin' this way, floppin' that way--and not anywhere near 50Gs either. Why, I'll bet if we dropped Dave on the floor his head would pop off and roll down the hall.

This, ladies and gentlemen, is unacceptable. Dave needs head and neck protection and we're just the guys to do it. Therefore, in the interest of racer safety worldwide, we are announcing the Save Dave's Neck Miniature Isaac Modelling Contest. The winner receives a free Intermediate Isaac system valued at $895!

All you have to do is upgrade Dave's safety gear to include harness, helmet, and, of course, an Isaac system. We'll need to get detailed dimensions for the helmet but Dave's doll measures 8" in height with the head being 2.75" tall. (Dave has a big head.) In the meantime, get your raw materials ready and prepare to impress!

The winning design, or a copy of it, will become the property of Isaac, LLC and reside atop Dave's bobblehead.

Bobblehead indeed. Not if we can help it!

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[Knestis]

But it's harder to model an Isaac on Dave than it would be to do one of the "other guys' systems," since most of the Isaac stayed in his Bobblemobile when he got out.

I guess we just need to model a helmet with Isaac fittings? http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

K

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[Knestis]

Deleted my goof.

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[gsbaker]

We were thinking more along the lines of full racing regalia, i.e.harness, helmet, Isaac shocks and helmet with mount.

Red belting to contrast with the black shirt would look good. Perhaps an eggshell for the helmet, with little tubular thingys for Isaac dampers.

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com