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pfcs

07-03-2011, 12:58 PM

:shrug:
And if so, what happened??

CRallo

07-03-2011, 01:10 PM

Dunno, I missed this one too! :( I was at NJMP running a couple Z cars... Have been here for 11 days now!

Drew M

07-03-2011, 01:42 PM

Yeah, there was a race.

rthiele

07-03-2011, 05:46 PM

Yes, NARRC race. Not the best turn out as expected on a July 4th weekend, but we had pretty close fighting in ITS/ITR.

rthiele

07-03-2011, 07:19 PM

Still waiting for results postings online (plus there was a hold in our group). In the meantime here a nice onboard from the close ITR/ITS/ITB race. Enjoy it in HD.

tXF-bqsktzE

JLawton

07-03-2011, 08:43 PM

I was having problems with the upload but I think it will work.

First couple of laps of the ITA (and SSB :D )

http://vimeo.com/25917359

I got smoked on the start. Everyone started to go before the green and I was the sucker that held back........... good thing I did!!

The Mini is a pig!! Blast to drive. I could throw it into the corner, hope the curbs, get it sideways and never had it bite me. VERY forgiving!!

Drew M

07-03-2011, 09:04 PM

Still waiting for results postings online (plus there was a hold in our group). In the meantime here a nice onboard from the close ITR/ITS/ITB race. Enjoy it in HD.

Cool. Thanks for posting it.

I broke the LF shock when I braked for turn 1. That was me sitting in the emergency road at the end of the straight for the second half of the race.

biovic

07-03-2011, 09:16 PM

That ITR race was sick! I was nervous just watching the video!

Victor
ITA Integra #03

Tkczecheredflag

07-04-2011, 07:38 AM

ITA
Steven Fredericks
Brian Bizzard
Tim Klvana

I didn't get sheets before I left so I do not have any laps times. Steven ran a smart race and after a miss shift start ran back to the front after qualifying on the pole. Brian ran a strong race but not enough for Steven. I am still fighting an an oversteer. Will be changing out the rear control arms - could not correct toe in and no neg camber at track - wasn't a fun ride for me. I will try to post the video today.

Congrats to Steven and Brian!

BruceG

07-04-2011, 07:56 AM

Tkczecheredflag

07-04-2011, 09:26 AM

Here's my video.

Raced Steven like a gentlmen after his mis-shift since my stuff was junk - tried to give him room to work as you will see in T-1 - settled in to P-3 "texting, beeping and waving" - oh well.

Interesting race craft towards the end of the video.

Agree with Jeff L that the field was paced quickly at the start, not sure it was a "jump" but also wasn't sure how Steven would fill that pacing role - so we went with the flow pacing with the pacer.

Congrats to Steven again and enjoy!:happy204:

Happy 4th - God Bless Our Troops!:023:

http://www.vimeo.com/25963844

JLawton

07-04-2011, 12:02 PM

Way KOOL new ride, Jeff! Those Minis were monsters at the Continental enduro at LRP in May.

Yeah, well an SSB Mini ain't no Continental Monster........... more like a "grocery gettin'" pig!! LOL

Agree with Jeff L that the field was paced quickly at the start, not sure it was a "jump" but also wasn't sure how Steven would fill that pacing role - so we went with the flow pacing with the pacer.

Yeah, that's right, it was Steve's fault!!! :p

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Kai Noeske

07-04-2011, 01:48 PM

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I got smoked on the start. Everyone started to go before the green and I was the sucker that held back........... good thing I did!!

Start was even worse at the back of the field (SSC fate). Denise van Buren (yellow ITA Escort) had a mechanical during the pace lap, and the ITA Miata in front of me did not realize the problem and stayed behind her limping car - since he was ahead on the grid, I could not take the initiative and pass him; by the time we got to the top of the downhill, the field was almost at start/finish with green waving. I managed to make up a lot of ground by braking late into 1 behind the accordeoned-up field, but did not catch Steve Simpson in the other SSC car.

What followed was a heated chase between Steve and me over the entire distance, pretty evenly matched between me catching up and falling back a bit, aided by the ITA Miata that took turns mingling with Steve and me, slowing the respective SSC down in the process. In the end, Steve managed to hold me off, which did not matter - this was my most-fun-and-thrill race to far, and Steve got out of the car with a huge grin too. In addition, he ran an experimental setup, while I was on bought-used-tires that, as I found out after the race, had a 2005 production date :dead_horse: , so both our cars had a bunch of very sideways moments and close calls with the track edge, adding to the adrenaline. :eclipsee_steering:

Totally worth driving up from Baltimore, and great to see all the beloved NER workers :happy204: & drivers again! :026:

Hope to come up soon again,

Kai

94itapitcrew

07-04-2011, 10:04 PM

good race, good drivers, we need hoosiers

JLawton

07-05-2011, 07:11 AM

good race, good drivers, we need hoosiers

All's it takes is a little green!! ;)

CRallo

07-05-2011, 09:24 AM

good race, good drivers, we need hoosiers

I won't buy 'em(or any new tires), cuz then I'd know what I've been missing!! LOL

All's it takes is a little green!! ;)

But I can't afford 'em, so that won't be a problem anyways...

Rabbit05

07-05-2011, 11:35 AM

Anyone have the ITB results/times/race report ? :024:

JLawton

07-05-2011, 01:23 PM

Still waiting for results postings online (plus there was a hold in our group). In the meantime here a nice onboard from the close ITR/ITS/ITB race. Enjoy it in HD.

tXF-bqsktzE

Wow............. that was a hell of a race!! (finally got a minute to watch it) Nice driving Rob!! Especially against cars with a "little" more HP!

benspeed

07-05-2011, 03:57 PM

I just watched and was impressed with the driving. Nice job by all. This was more entertaining than most of the pro racing I watched over the weekend!

Drew M

07-05-2011, 04:46 PM

I just watched and was impressed with the driving. Nice job by all. This was more entertaining than most of the pro racing I watched over the weekend!

On the other hand, here's my in-car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6LEVX96nog

ulfelder

07-05-2011, 05:33 PM

I just watched and was impressed with the driving. Nice job by all. This was more entertaining than most of the pro racing I watched over the weekend!

Ben, you going to the Glen July 23-24 for the Regional and Pro? Hope so - I haven't seen you all year, bro!

gran racing

07-05-2011, 06:31 PM

Drew, I thought it was great how you handled the ITB traffic. There are too many cars in higher classes that would have done things differently. :happy204:

73itb

07-05-2011, 06:46 PM

The ITB,R,S race was very fun to watch!!!!Good driving to all.....

RHallRacing

07-05-2011, 07:18 PM

Those vidoes bum me even more for not being around that weekend...so keep em coming. We should have both cars at WGI and the NARRC Off's...maybe a few others here and there.

Looking forward to The Glen!!

Drew M

07-05-2011, 10:35 PM

Drew, I thought it was great how you handled the ITB traffic. There are too many cars in higher classes that would have done things differently. :happy204:

Thanks Dave. You'd think I forgot we were racing with the way I was passed on the first two laps. How come you came in early?

I have a printout of the results. Are they posted or would anyone like me to scan and post them?

lawtonglenn

07-06-2011, 12:41 AM

Drew...thanks for the video!....check your PM

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gran racing

07-06-2011, 08:06 AM

I was involved in an incident. :( Things are cool between myself and the other driver; talked it over together and I look forward to racing with him again very soon. I am bumed about the new paint job and body damage though. Also have a weird power surging issue to figure out. Now that should be fun, not!

Congrats to Nat on a well deserved win.

94itapitcrew

07-07-2011, 01:34 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID9T0Bla4pg

Tkczecheredflag

07-07-2011, 06:18 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID9T0Bla4pg
You looked like I felt. :rolleyes:

wepsbee

07-07-2011, 07:47 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID9T0Bla4pg

Thanks !!!!!!!:blink:

robits325is

07-07-2011, 08:06 AM

Drew,

I would like a copy. I left before they were posted.

gran racing

07-07-2011, 08:11 AM

You can grab the results here:

http://www.nescca.com/nescca_main/crr11resultslr2.pdf

benspeed

07-07-2011, 11:56 AM

Ben, you going to the Glen July 23-24 for the Regional and Pro? Hope so - I haven't seen you all year, bro!

I'm there buddy! Hopefully I've got my lightweight wheels back - car is getting a go-over by the shop - still have a vibration that is being tough to track down.

Cheers

benspeed

07-07-2011, 12:06 PM

Drew,

I would like a copy. I left before they were posted.

I'm confused - watching the video I thought Jeff won the race but you're listed as overall victor - are you guys swapping cars????:blink:

He's got the black stripes - you've got the blue I thought???

robits325is

07-07-2011, 01:09 PM

I'm confused - watching the video I thought Jeff won the race but you're listed as overall victor - are you guys swapping cars????:blink:

He's got the black stripes - you've got the blue I thought???

Jeff got a penalty for an infraction on the start. Moved back 2 positions.

ulfelder

07-07-2011, 05:01 PM

I was disappointed to finish fourth after starting on the pole, but man what a race.

Here's my in-car:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S12ClQZMEyg

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALPNOUTUVwc

benspeed

07-08-2011, 11:37 AM

This has to be one of the best video documented races in SCCA - great post, Steve. Nice driving - we need to team up together at the Glen to thwart the BMW guys :-)

ulfelder

07-08-2011, 11:53 AM

This has to be one of the best video documented races in SCCA - great post, Steve. Nice driving - we need to team up together at the Glen to thwart the BMW guys :-)

I've been staring at the ass ends of BMWs so much lately that staring at the ass end of a Porsche would be a refreshing change!:D

dj10

07-08-2011, 12:17 PM

I've been staring at the ass ends of BMWs so much lately that staring at the ass end of a Porsche would be a refreshing change!:D

You better get use to it Steve. ;)

This has to be one of the best video documented races in SCCA - great post, Steve. Nice driving - we need to team up together at the Glen to thwart the BMW guys :-)

"to thwart"?

Ben you must be reading too many of Steve's books. :~)

benspeed

07-08-2011, 04:03 PM

Ah yes, well indubitably – we highly sophisticated, ivy educated types must confound you Pennsylvanians with our words when the horsepower leaves us in the oats! (hear me tapping my Cohiba cigar, and the ice chilling in my Johnny Walker Black)

Ergo, I'm starting to sound like....I must climb down off this ego! (Who dat???)

I will continue to keep "thwarting" as much as possible. I might even remove the jouster from the front of my car so Steve and I can bump draft a bit and keep y'all behind! :-)

I just realized - we might need to recruit Blethen for help - he's running a non-BMW in "R" too!

dj10

07-08-2011, 05:06 PM

ulfelder

07-08-2011, 05:18 PM

... so Steve and I can bump draft a bit and keep y'all behind! :-)

Hey, Daytona was just the other night - we'll run a 2-car draft all the way around the track. EFF 'EM ALL!

rthiele

07-09-2011, 06:42 AM

Time to summon all all the powers of the mighty bimmer: we will have a new ITR car & driver in the team at the Glen to help thwart the unbelievers.

dj10

07-09-2011, 12:14 PM

What's an ITX?

Marcus Miller

07-10-2011, 12:30 AM

What's an ITX?

In sfr its an ITA/B/C looking for extra track time :)

Jeremy Billiel

07-10-2011, 01:25 PM

What's an ITX?

ITE or anything like STU ot STL. I entered ITX as a STL car, but no worries as I am not fast enough to be at the front of the field.