July 4th at LRP

[Andy Bettencourt]

Entries are light...easy points? The usual suspects in ITA are entered...

Doc Bro has some new-found speed...

Lawton gets his rematch!

Hunter tries to stay over minimum weight...

Klvana goes for another Podium...

Dominno trying to stay 2nd in points!

Benazic makes his second appearance at LRP...

Chandler gets the 318is up to speed, knocking on the 3's...

ITS: 6
ITA: 11
ITB: 6
ITC: 1
ITR: 1

[gran racing]

I am dieing to get out there for this event, but will I be able to resolve my fuel issue? At least that's what I hope it is. A friend's wedding this weekend, working next Sat., time is ticking. Ut oh! :(

[RSTPerformance]

Dve-

You went to the test day the other day didn't you? How was it??? Were any other IT cars testing for the 4th?

Raymond

[dazzlesa]

something is wrong with the right front. i have to drop it off tommorow or saturday. i hope its nothing big.

[Jeremy Billiel]

I am in!

[gran racing]

Ray, I went to an SCDA HPDE on Tueday (unmuffled / experienced drivers only). I got black flagged in the first session for fuel spillage; it turned out the fuel filler tube was rusted. While taking it out and making something that would work for the day, some rust may have gotten into the tank. In the last session at the end, the car started to hesitate / bog a bit on the straights. I drained the tank, and now I suppose I should remove it to clean the gas pick up screen. When draining it there was about 3 - 4 gallons left in the tank. Hopefully I'll figure things out. When I took the tank of my last car after it was destroyed, it was not an easy process.

I do not recall seeing any IT cars (at least not ITC, B, or A). There was an MX-5 cup car, and a driver getting practice for the upcoming American LeMans in a Spec Ford.

[JLawton]

something is wrong with the right front.
[/b]


With you or the car?? :P

I think you&#39;re trying to snooker us like Tim always does!! <_<


I&#39;ll be there!!


REMATCH, REMATCH, REMATCH!!!

[dazzlesa]

i hope its the car

[lateapex911]

I had entered the last race, and went to test on the Tuesday prior, but sadly a procedural change may have bitten me..the engine was toasted in a short 4 laps. I have parts on the way, should be arriving tomorrow or Monday, but, I need to do a complete rebuild. Time will tell.

[jpvonoy]

You can count me in! My goal is just to get some more track time and learn as much as I can. I&#39;d be happy if I could get into the 5s as well. In other words, I&#39;m hoping to grow some bigger balls. :)

[Tkczecheredflag]

i hope its the car
[/b]
Rick - My TEG was a bit darty for a couple of races - took a while to find the lose lower control arm pivot bolt. Re-torqued and it fixed it - just a thought.

[Fred Fox]

This will be my first race this year and actually the first time on track since I converted to R. So far I&#39;m the only one entered. I might switch to S if no one else enters, but I&#39;m curious to see how it runs in R trim.

[dazzlesa]

at pocono i hit a hole entering the world famous ciciane. now the front right locks up and the car wont put the power down on rt handers. i am thinking bad shock. but it needs to be checked out.

[Jake]

Think I&#39;ll dust off the ol&#39; MR2 and join you folks for the fun. Gotsta get those xtra bars welded in though....

[gran racing]

A few very long nights working on the car and it&#39;s running again. Today&#39;s test day went well, so all I need now is Matt to tune it, a log book, and some paint. I am so going to make this event! :happy204:

[Jake]

Awesome news. Wouldn&#39;t be the same without ya!

[Zephyr]

I&#39;ll be boltin in the ballast and boltin on the Kumho&#39;s, I can&#39;t wait to see how my car is going to do in this configuration.

[JLawton]

Looks like a couple of ringers have signed up for ITA........ :eclipsee_steering:

[Jeremy Billiel]

Wow Entires look pretty light!

[dominojd]

Wow Entires look pretty light!
[/b]

WOW you may even get a top 10 in ITS. :P



Looks like a couple of ringers have signed up for ITA........ :eclipsee_steering:
[/b]

Yeah I noticed that JAKE GULICK registered. :D

[JLawton]

Yeah I noticed that JAKE GULICK registered. :D
[/b]


Um, yeah.....YEAH, that&#39;s what I meant!!!

[lateapex911]

WOW you may even get a top 10 in ITS. :P



Yeah I noticed that JAKE GULICK registered. :D
[/b]

It&#39;s either brave, or stupid of me to enter, considering the engine in the car has no compression. But a box from Mazdamotorsports just arrived...with apex seals. I&#39;m hopeful, but probably stupid, LOL.

[Jeremy Billiel]

WOW you may even get a top 10 in ITS. :P
[/b]

As long as I am not last in ITS I am happy...

[lateapex911]

LOL, well, as the pre race count for ITS is up to.....9....

you do the math!

;)

[Jeremy Billiel]

LOL, well, as the pre race count for ITS is up to.....9....

you do the math!

;)
[/b]

My goal is to get into the 1:03&#39;s...

[RSTPerformance]

My goal is to get into the 1:03&#39;s...
[/b]


That might get you ahead of the ITB cars... :cavallo:

Raymond "had to, everyone else is :smilie_pokal: " Blethen

[Jeremy Billiel]

That might get you ahead of the ITB cars... :cavallo:

Raymond "had to, everyone else is :smilie_pokal: " Blethen
[/b]

Feel free to jump on the bandwagon.... Everyone else is! :birra: :P

[gran racing]

Well in that case.....

Oh yeah, Jeremy&#39;s gonna to help me install my data acq system this weekend so I better not.

[JLawton]

My goal is to get into the 1:03&#39;s...
[/b]


Why, why, why would you go opening yourself up like that!! You did it in the last race and fell well short of your prediction..... :rolleyes:

Ahhhhhh, grasshopper, you will never learn................

[RSTPerformance]

Well in that case.....

Oh yeah, Jeremy&#39;s gonna to help me install my data acq system this weekend so I better not.
[/b]


I doubt that will help you get into the 1:03&#39;s... lol

Raymond

[Tkczecheredflag]

My goal is to get into the 1:03&#39;s...
[/b]
Jeremy - Just go have fun, and remember you could be sitting on the hill watching - you&#39;re racing man - enjoy!!!!. Afterwards go home and celebrate with a Good Hummer - ooops I mean Humor. :P

For the record I am a definite ( ) for the 4th - care to comment Jeff?

[Jeremy Billiel]

Why, why, why would you go opening yourself up like that!! You did it in the last race and fell well short of your prediction..... :rolleyes:

Ahhhhhh, grasshopper, you will never learn................
[/b]

Why do I make predictions??? Why Not?

Trust me I know what I am doing.... This is a learning process. What is the best way to learn? Set Goals.

What happens when you don&#39;t reach your goals? You go back and look at what you are doing wrong.

How do I know what I am doing wrong? I have thousands of critics on this board to help me with that! :P :P

Again, I am happy to be racing and I am having fun learning. I don&#39;t have a large ego or dream of winning a championship. I am learning and absorbing as much as possible.

I am not afraid to make mistakes and have them in public. Everyone on this board has been where I am. EVERYONE!!!

One day I will be "a champion" and all of you can say, hey I helped Jeremy get there!

:happy204: :happy204:

[gran racing]

Jeremy, I totally disagree with how you are setting your "goals". You are setting an outcome / result - you need to adjust your approach. Why 1:03s and not 1:02s? Why not something faster? You are also limiting yourself by setting a time as an outcome. Leaving the result aside, what types of things do you want to work on? You said your entry into big bend and speed through the uphill. Base your goals on this and the results will follow.

[Jeremy Billiel]

Jeremy, I totally disagree with how you are setting your "goals". You are setting an outcome / result - you need to adjust your approach. Why 1:03s and not 1:02s? Why not something faster? You are also limiting yourself by setting a time as an outcome. Leaving the result aside, what types of things do you want to work on? You said your entry into big bend and speed through the uphill. Base your goals on this and the results will follow.
[/b]

I did a high 1:05 last time, so anything more than 2 seconds would most likely result in a busted up car. I here your point though Dave... If you set you sights on 1:03&#39;s thats all that you will achieve.

We can talk more about goals, when I am swearing at your car on Sunday morning! :D

[lateapex911]

I think what he&#39;s saying is don&#39;t focus just on the lap time, focus on the parts that make up that lap time, and the lap time will come.

In the early stages of racing, it&#39;s best to focus on specific goals, like consistency of turn in, apex, and track out points, smoothness, looking far down the track, being at the edge of the friction circle consistently, etc. Once those are happening without thinking, fine tuning and experimentation can occur with an eye to the differences they make to lap times. I know you are probably thinking that, but I can see how it could be misread.

Lap times are of course, all important, but the track is an everchanging variable.

Ok, back to the shop for me...

[dickita15]

I see your point Jake but I think the lap time goals are worthy. Particularly at a track like lime rock, for a new guy going fast is often about exceeding your comfort level. Just hitting your marks is not enough, sometimes you have to push yourself.

[lateapex911]

You&#39;re right Dick! I have some of that pushing of myself to go, LOL.

[gran racing]

But Dick, a goal might be to carry more speed through big bend by doing X, being smoother and careful about scrubbing speed, getting on the power through the downhill much sooner. All of these things equate to a result, your lap time. Sure it&#39;s important for one to push themselves. I&#39;ll also admit that proper goal setting is one area I need to focus on more.

There are numerous books on goals as it pertains to sports in general, and they relate directly to racing. I did however take one of my Speed Secrets book off the shelf: "The performance model - Remember that we are using performance in terms of cause. Your time and your finishing position are the effect, or the result. Your performance is what caused the result." "Your real goal is to get 100% out of yourself - to perform at your maximum level."

I was just recently reminded that the only time that matters in the race is the total time at the end. The lap times are just how you got there. Consistency is also important. It does little for someone to get one lap at 1:03 yet all the rest are 1:07s.

Didn&#39;t mean to steer this so off course...should be a seperate thread. :unsure:

[Jake]

Don&#39;t you people have cars that need to be prepared for the race? :eclipsee_steering:

If you don&#39;t make the start you&#39;ll never even make it into the 1:07&#39;s!! :P

[JLawton]

For the record I am a definite ( ) for the 4th - care to comment Jeff?
[/b]

I had no doubts you would be there!! :D




Why do I make predictions??? Why Not?

[/b]

That&#39;s OK t make goals, just don&#39;t make them public!! It makes it all the worse when you don&#39;t make them!! Ask me how I know!! :lol:



Jeremy, I totally disagree with how you are setting your "goals". You are setting an outcome / result - you need to adjust your approach. Why 1:03s and not 1:02s? Why not something faster? You are also limiting yourself by setting a time as an outcome. Leaving the result aside, what types of things do you want to work on? You said your entry into big bend and speed through the uphill. Base your goals on this and the results will follow.
[/b]

Jesus Christ, Dave writes a book now he thinks he&#39;s Jack Welch!! ;)





It does little for someone to get one lap at 1:03 yet all the rest are 1:07s.

[/b]

Hmmmm, Hunter seems to be able to do that!! :eclipsee_steering:

[gran racing]

Nah, I was just high on paint fumes. Speaking of which, how long do I need to wait for paint to dry before putting on decals?

[itracer]

Speaking of which, how long do I need to wait for paint to dry before putting on decals?
[/b]

One -- two years on Honda products. See you in 2009 :P

[Jeremy Billiel]

Not Good... There is currently a 70% chance of rain. If this stays the way it is, I may not be attending as I have no rain tires :bash_1_: :(

[Zephyr]

I was really hoping that I wouldn&#39;t need to bring rains, looks like i&#39;ll be bringing them too.

[lateapex911]

Man, you all cannot imagine my dismay....my parts store promised me certain items, and when I went to get them Saturday, no joy. The classic $15 part holding up the whole process. Engine is in all it&#39;s peices, ready to go back togethre...except for this one bit of goop that NObody has. At this point, it&#39;s too late...AND it&#39;s going to rain!! I LOVE the rain!

:( :blink: :(

[Andy Bettencourt]

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/busi...om=search_10day (http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/USCT0105?from=search_10day)

Down to 30% chance and &#39;isolated&#39; t-storms.

Jeremy - any set of Full-tread Toyos from an SM will fit on your car. I will bring you a set to rent if you need them.

[Jeremy Billiel]

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/busi...om=search_10day (http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/USCT0105?from=search_10day)

Down to 30% chance and &#39;isolated&#39; t-storms.

Jeremy - any set of Full-tread Toyos from an SM will fit on your car. I will bring you a set to rent if you need them.
[/b]

Yippee! Down to 30%... Andy I will PM you

[RSTPerformance]

last minute, I know... but I will be down to watch and be a "Driver Advisor." I don&#39;t expect a need for any but, if anyone is involved in a protest or needs anything let me know, I will be their to help!!!

Raymond "Not racing, but putting a lot of work into those darn Audi&#39;s (Need to beat dave at Mid Ohio)" Blethen

[dominojd]

Not Good... There is currently a 70% chance of rain. If this stays the way it is, I may not be attending as I have no rain tires :bash_1_: :(
[/b]

YEAH :D



Yippee! Down to 30%... Andy I will PM you
[/b]

BOO :(




last minute, I know... but I will be down to watch and be a "Driver Advisor." I don&#39;t expect a need for any but, if anyone is involved in a protest or needs anything let me know, I will be their to help!!!

[/b]

Can I Portest Jeremy for being a WUSS? :P

[RSTPerformance]

Can I Portest Jeremy for being a WUSS? :P
[/b]

absolutely!!! :birra:

Raymond

[JLawton]

to rent
[/b]


I do hope you&#39;re kidding............

[Greg Amy]

Pets: Supps are mum. Still allowed at LRP this year? - GA

[gran racing]

(Need to beat dave at Mid Ohio)[/b]

I have a secret weapon for the Mid Ohio event. Hee, hee, hee. :eclipsee_steering:

[dickita15]

Pets: Supps are mum. Still allowed at LRP this year? - GA
[/b]
they were allowed last month.

[Greg Amy]

I have a secret weapon for the Mid Ohio event. Hee, hee, hee. :eclipsee_steering:[/b]
A friend of mine said he saw a car fitting your description being towed in Canton. Coincidentally, the place that Matt and I like to use for dyno-testing is in Canton.

I&#39;m a-guessing Mr. Gran&#39;s secret weapon has to do with the engine compartment...

&#39;Fess up.

Dick: thanks!

[RSTPerformance]

Dave we have a couple secret weapons as well...

http://www.rstperformance.com/pictures/rstpictures2003season/narrcrunoffs03/dscn0279.jpg

Raymond "Your engine might be bigger, but is your..." Blethen

See you all tonight/tomorrow!!! lol

[gran racing]

I&#39;m a-guessing Mr. Gran&#39;s secret weapon has to do with the engine compartment...[/b]

That&#39;s no secret. :D What I have planned for Mid-O has nothing to do with the car directly. It&#39;s time to get me the driver up to speed!!

[Jeremy Billiel]

That&#39;s no secret. :D What I have planned for Mid-O has nothing to do with the car directly. It&#39;s time to get me the driver up to speed!!
[/b]

How did the engine fare? Spill the beans on the HP...

[cwall21]

Re: dogs. My wife called to confirm, LRP said YES as long as they&#39;re on a leash.

Chris

[16v]

hmm... dogs on a leash. After Indy these guys want a piece of LRP

http://www.the16v.com/family/07indy/images/DSCN0617.jpg

:D



look for me later this morning

[16v]

I thought I was at a drifting exhibition today :P

[jpvonoy]

I thought I was at a demolition derby :D

[JLawton]

I thought I was creating a demolition derby :D
[/b]


There ya go, much more like it!!