NHMS Memorial Day Weekend, 2013

[Greg Amy]

Trying to enter via MSReg, seem to be having difficulty. All it's letting me enter is as a worker...? I see there's other folks entered so I know it can be done...?

Should have a good strong contingent of IT7 cars entered...

- GA

[Abhi]

Should have a good strong contingent of IT7 cars entered...

- GA

Cool. Are you going to run the Integra ?

Abhi

[Greg Amy]

Cool. Are you going to run the Integra ?
Negative...joining the collective in...IT7! Should be an epic race; expecting around 10 entries...looking forward to it!

- GA

[Ed Funk]

Those guys're all compadres, they's prolly gonna gang up on ya.

[jimalley]

Negative...joining the collective in...IT7! Should be an epic race; expecting around 10 entries...looking forward to it!

- GA

OMG ten rolling road blocks:D

[Greg Amy]

Those guys're all compadres, they's prolly gonna gang up on ya.
I'm countin' on it. But they're buying the beer. ;)


OMG ten rolling road blocks:D
OMG one of those "CAN'T YOU SEE I'M IN A MIATA GET OUTTA MY WAY!" guys...which of course begs the question of why you're behind the IT7s...

;)

[ner88]

"CAN'T YOU SEE I'M IN A MIATA GET OUTTA MY WAY!" [/I]guys...which of course begs the question of why you're behind the IT7s...

;)

Because he's lapping them every other lap!

[Greg Amy]

Because he's lapping them every other lap!
Fine, but what happens when he wakes up from the dream...?

:happy204:

[Greg Amy]

Ok, Motorsports Reg > me. I cannot see where to select an event to register to race. All I see is worker registration. I'm stuck.

Someone want to try it, see what they get?

And by the way, it's listed three times on MotorsportReg; I'm assuming one of those is the school.

- GA

[Dano77]

It appears as though with the new contact impound, and Jims attitude towards other competiters not in his class, We should probably have a bunch of forms Pre Printed for us:shrug:

And another thing, Jim is really fast Right up till he flies off the track, and then the motor blows up. Just sayin

Still not seeing how the 7s are a rolling road block for a car that obviously cant stay on track by itself, and spits so much oil out it explodes a few laps later.

Dont throw stones, if you dont want boulders thrown back Jim. LOL Just kiddin dude. Dont get mad. Tell Kelly I said Hi.

Dan 77 IT7

[LD71]

Ok, Motorsports Reg > me. I cannot see where to select an event to register to race. All I see is worker registration. I'm stuck.

Someone want to try it, see what they get?

And by the way, it's listed three times on MotorsportReg; I'm assuming one of those is the school.

- GA
Perhaps there's a limit built into the software.....only 7 IT7's allowed?
LD71 :D

[Abhi]

OMG ten rolling road blocks:D

We already got 9 ITA entries. The most subscribed class so far. Group 2 could be the most entertaining race. :D

Abhi

[dickita15]

OMG ten rolling road blocks:D

Careful Jim,
The IT7 guys are also the race chairs for the weekend so we are in charge of food and drink. Pick on the dinosaurs and it may be “no soup for you”.
Dick

[Greg Amy]

The IT7 guys are also the race chairs for the weekend so we are in charge of food and drink. Pick on the dinosaurs and it may be “no soup for you”.
I'm also working SOM/SOC for the weekend. Already getting the paperwork pre-written up. Chief Steward has been made aware of "the situation"...

;)

P.S., Still can't register. No idea why not.

[jimalley]

This is why I don't post and try my warped humor on this site. Can I retract my comments and maintain a low profile:shrug:

Who enjoys themselves more at the track than the 7 gang?

[Greg Amy]

Who enjoys themselves more at the track than the 7 gang?
Good try, Jim, but we've already got your number... :)

GA, thinking back to that scene in "West Side Story" when The Sharks had that guy from The Jets surrounded...and everybody started dancing...

[Dano77]

Your profile may be low, but your superior talent will raise you to the point that we all see you. Go Big or Go Home is not the best plan of action. There are more of us than there are of you, and Im bringing spare fenders...... MUHAHAHAHAHA

[jimalley]

Maybe I should play the senior citizen card:shrug: Shouldn't there be some compassion and respect for you elders?

[Dano77]

Your not that much older then us, at least not so much that we should give you the AARP race start.

Besides, I see that BJ is registered. Any guess on whose car he is running? Guess we are all running a few less laps this weekend.

[Greg Amy]

P.S., Still can't register. No idea why not.
Resolved. Issue with my profile, Marilyn was VERY responsive and resolved it right away. I'm in!

Jim, the Internet is forever. No way to recant now, you'll just have to live up to your hype... ;)

Greg

[Andy Bettencourt]

Besides, I see that BJ is registered. Any guess on whose car he is running? Guess we are all running a few less laps this weekend.

I know! I know!!

[team-gpracing]

I like Greg's sponsor. :happy204:

Hopefully I can get my car back together in time to come play with you guys. Looks like it's going to be quite a run group!

[Raceman77]

THE IT7 King. hmmmmmmmmmmmm

[StephenB]

Wow! 10 RX7's!! I kinda wich I could get in on this deal... this is going to be the class to be part of in 2013!!

I hope to get up and watch all of you :)
Stephen

[1stgen]

Where can you sign up to volunteer for the race school? I see where you can register as an on track instructor but I assume other people are needed off track? Just a question if anybody knows....

[Greg Amy]

Where can you sign up to volunteer for the race school? I see where you can register as an on track instructor but I assume other people are needed off track? Just a question if anybody knows....
Sign up as an instructor using the "worker" function. All those guys "can" sign up as on-track instructors, but the chief instructor has a handful of certain folks he prefers to use and will pick 3 or 4 of them; the rest will be trackside observers.

- Greg

[1stgen]

Done...and thanks.

[Dano77]

Group 2 will be the race to watch as the Dinosaur RX7's take on the cute little cars, Miatas. Cant wait to throw some flames at em.

[jwasilko]

I'm new to the SCCA and finally getting around to racing after doing the school in NJ last March (getting married last year put a dent in my schedule).

I'll be in an ITA Miata--looking forward to meeting you all!

-jeff

[mossaidis]

Jeff... from COM?

[jwasilko]

Jeff... from COM?

Yup. Another one of us!

[mossaidis]

Welcome abroad brother!... sorta. I can only like Miata drivers so much. :)

[jwasilko]

Welcome abroad brother!... sorta. I can only like Miata drivers so much. :)

That's ok. I go both ways. My lemons car is a EF civic.

[rhygin]

Finally getting organized... been a long time away from car stuff. See y'all this weekend!
BB

[Dano77]

I was wondering if you and the Madness will be there. Great job getting it done.

8 IT7 cars and 2 more that need to register. WOOOOOOOT

[mossaidis]

24 total ITA/7 cars. That's awesome!

on other news, anyone want to share a garage? Let me know. I have contacted NHMS already and reserved one. I am looking to split the costs now. $175/2 = ~$87.5 for 3 days (Fri - Sun)

[Ed Funk]

Anyone know test day hours for Friday?

Mickey....don't forget your helmet!

[Andy Bettencourt]

What a great field! Be safe and fast everyone! Wish I was going to be there.

[team-gpracing]

Just took a peek at the registration list....what is Dave thinking racing that 72 RX7?!?!? Those things are soooooper rare! :D

[Greg Amy]

Anyone know test day hours for Friday?
Friday test is sanctioned by the region, interspersed between the two race school groups.

http://www.ner.org/sites/ner.org/files/May%202013%20NHMS%20DS%20Supps%20pdf.pdf

Everyone notice who the Event Chairman is this weekend...? Guess which specialty is responsible for the food and beer...?

- GA

[mossaidis]

Mickey....don't forget your helmet!

Teresa reminds me everyday as well. Thanks Ed. :)

[Ed Funk]

Don't forget to bring your lovely bride....she needs to be introduced to your racing "friends".

[mossaidis]

No one knows we're married yet, wait...doh! She'll be with us at least one LRP event and WGI for sure. NH is too far for her to travel to and spend time with racing "friends".

[Dano77]

Careful, your NHMS Friends may actually get to LRP and then what will you do?

[mossaidis]

Careful, your NHMS Friends may actually get to LRP and then what will you do?

Not if I crash into their car first... JOKE JOKE JOKE!!!!

Garage is spoken for. Jim Alley is my garage mate.

Now I am looking for a Red Roof Inn roommate, Fri and Sat evening. $40/night, no favors.

[Greg Amy]

I just learned my wife will not be going this weekend, so I also have a RedRoof Thurs-Sat night with two doubles. Shall we consider rooming? Or maybe there's two other lost souls we can bring into the collective?

- GA

[mossaidis]

I just learned my wife will not be going this weekend, so I also have a RedRoof Thurs-Sat night with two doubles. Shall we consider rooming? Or maybe there's two other lost souls we can bring into the collective?

- GA

Sounds like a date - I don't snore unless I drink heavily... at least that is what my better half says. Let me know when to cancel by... hopefully no later than Wednesday.

[Greg Amy]

Red Roof allows cancels until 6PM day of check in. Mine's Thursday, so let's let it ride until mid-day Thursday in case someone else needs a room? Will transfer room reservation for beer...

- GA

[Terry Hanushek]

Gee, ImprovedTouring.com as a dating service. Who knew?

T

[mossaidis]

I prefer wine... 90+ rated and under $25, just saying.

[Greg Amy]

I'm a beer guy, the higher the IBU, the better (100+, please)...but I'll settle for ouzo in a pinch...

[Dano77]

We've got Five Oaks at the local Rite Aid up here. 2.99 a bottle for Red or White, those are the options.

Wicked hangover is in your future

Dan 77 IT7, AKA the IT7 King. Renting the classic sports car at Cheap, Bargain Basement Prices....... So low youll think we are INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JLawton]

I'm gonna miss hanging with you guys. I would come up to watch but way too much stuff going on this weekend.

[Dano77]

Jeff Lawton, there is still time to get in the seat of one of the Hottest sports cars ever made. Hottest meaning heat wise, youll lose 5 pounds in sweat over a weekend. Easy diet plan...

Dan 77 IT7, renter of hot cars. We must be INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andy Bettencourt]

PLEASE someone document this run group in pics all weekend!!!

[moto62]

Looks like I am in, rain or shine :happy204: watisamiata?

[Greg Amy]

Sweeeeet.

[mossaidis]

Keep your eyes our for Jeff Wasilko... "newbie" knows NHMS very well.

[gran racing]

Bring your ass to LRP in July, Raaaaaaay Leeeeee Ch cha. :p

Seriously enjoying being back in ITA with a competitive kar.

[Greg Amy]

Bring your ass to LRP in July, Raaaaaaay Leeeeee Ch cha. :p

Seriously enjoying being back in ITA with a competitive kar.
Methinks Master Gran needs to peruse the entry list to see which awesomeness class Mr. Ray. Lee. Chee! is running.

ITA is so "last decade"...

- GA

[moto62]

Bring your ass to LRP in July, Raaaaaaay Leeeeee Ch cha. :p

Seriously enjoying being back in ITA with a competitive kar.

Will definately be at LRP Dave. Will more likely be in IT-7 tho. Too soon to tell.

[gran racing]

Oh damn. IT-6 eh? Come on, bring the Teg out!

*ah shoot. Be careful what I wish for, right? <insert bait>

[moto62]

Oh damn. IT-6 eh? Come on, bring the Teg out!

*ah shoot. Be careful what I wish for, right? <insert bait>

Lol! Teg needs work. Don't feel like working on it yet. It will be back out at some point.

[Greg Amy]

Oh damn. IT-6 eh? Come on, bring the Teg out!
Translation: "I have a Miata now. I want to beat up on someone that's not a Miata. Ray, you have an Integra, right...?"

:happy204:

[Dano77]

How upset will Dave be if the 77v3.0 beats him. Or worse the 79 of the CHEE Mon himself.

[gran racing]

Errr, no Gregy poo. I want to club other Meeoter.

[moto62]

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/004/457/challenge.jpg

[Greg Amy]

Weather's looking interesting! We'll get to see who's wearing the panties...

[Andy Bettencourt]

We should go to IT-7, IT-M (Miata) and ITA - for the rest!

[jimalley]

Sorry to disappoint the 7 crowd, I am out for this weekend:shrug:

[Abhi]

Sorry to disappoint the 7 crowd, I am out for this weekend:shrug:

What !!! Why ??
I always enjoy racing with you. :(

Abhi

[mossaidis]

:( I guess I now have a garage spot to share. Inquires encouraged. Let me know if you change your mind Jim.

[jimalley]

What !!! Why ??
I always enjoy racing with you. :(

Abhi

LOL I am older and wiser and am tired of repairing bent up fenders:D I have now officially become a fair weather racer:eclipsee_steering: Enjoy your weekend and be safe.

[BruceG]

LOL I am older and wiser and am tired of repairing bent up fenders:D I have now officially become a fair weather racer:eclipsee_steering: Enjoy your weekend and be safe.

Former residents and visitors from Andover, NH know when to stay off the track........LOL.

[StephF]

Interesting weekend so far. Unfortunately, Andy's car took a hard hit in G2 exiting the oval. I was kinda busy through there myself, so I couldn't get a good look, but it appears the driver (a renter?) went in backwards just out of the oval, requiring a trip back to pits on a rollback.

In morning session, not one but two sand filled barrel barriers died a valiant death...in pit lane. Two different incidents. Lots of of cold, lots of wets, and a fair amount of broken cars. Track is really slick.

[StephenB]

Uggg always bad to hear about wrecked cars...

Stephen

[StephF]

Unfortunately, there's going to be a bunch from this event. I have never felt the track this slick. In some places it was like they mixed diesel fuel and water and spread it across the surface. What was weird was that I heard of the two incidents with the barrels in pit lane, one split a formula car in half. All I can think of is that standing water pulled the cars into them as they came off track.

[BruceG]

Steph....didn't they recently run the 24 hrs of LEMONS at NHMS. Must be like driving an oil well around the track!

[dickita15]

It was odd the track in the rain was slick in place where there was normally good grip like in the bowl at 6.
By the way the IT-7 drivers led by the J B Swan were the race chairs and although the cold wet weather cut into the beer drinking the dinosaur wrestlers did a great job on the parties and food. JB actually accomplished something I thought impossible; he made the IT 7 guys socially acceptable by the powers that be.
Having a group do step up and do the race chair job was a big help for the region. Any other groups want to take on the challenge?

[ner88]

Well I bolted on a used set of Hoosier H2O's and ran pretty good with no issues.
and this coming from a guy who never races in the rain!

[dickita15]

I am not whining. Saturday morning in the wet I was on pole in class. Of course leave to me the only session I did really well in was the one with no points or trophies.

[jwasilko]

I had a great time this weekend, despite the rain.

Does anyone know the story with the RX7 that caught fire in the last race on Sunday? I saw it dragging something during the race...it looked a little like exhaust wrap but was hard to see for sure.

[dickita15]

I had a great time this weekend, despite the rain.

Does anyone know the story with the RX7 that caught fire in the last race on Sunday? I saw it dragging something during the race...it looked a little like exhaust wrap but was hard to see for sure.

The unraveling exhaust insulation was unrelated. It appears there was a small fuel leak in the engine compartment that eventually found an ignition source. All fuel and oil lines were intact.

[jwasilko]

Glad it was resolved safely. I have video of the fire from a few cars back if interested.

[Abhi]

Well I bolted on a used set of Hoosier H2O's and ran pretty good with no issues.
and this coming from a guy who never races in the rain!

I agree with Jerry. Other than turns 2 and 12, I thought the grip level was pretty good.

But then again I have only raced in the rain a handful of times before, so what would I know ? :shrug:

Abhi

[Greg Amy]

Greg "Does" IT7...a.k.a., Why Racing is Awesome

http://tgadrivel.blogspot.com/2013/05/greg-does-it7aka-why-racing-is-awesome.html

[team-gpracing]

Great write up Greg! I could actually hear Dan's voice when you were quoting him " Can't do that". Lol.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone else.

Glad you guys had fun.

[moto62]

Good stuff Tga! Anyone has videos of IT-7/A race posted up anywhere yet?

[mossaidis]

Video forthcoming. I need to edit and compress before I can upload to vimeo. My video will be from front-pack of the group though there is a lot more action at mid-pack.

[gizmo83]

What a great race Sunday afternoon! Definitely action mid-pack!
Had a great time, a lot of side by side racing every lap, but very clean....very fun! I personally learned a lot about clean aggressive racing from some great racers and came out without even a dent! Personal best time didn't hurt either!

[gizmo83]

If anyone can teach me how and where to post in car video, mine was mid pack and action packed!

[team-gpracing]

Youtube is very easy. Do you have a gmail account? It only takes a minute to set one up and upload your video.

[gizmo83]

I do not have a gmail account but I will try and figure it out!
Thanks

[jwasilko]

Denise:

We were together for quite a bit of the 2nd ITA race on Sunday. You're right--it was good clean racing and I had a blast!

I've got the video uploading now and it should be at http://youtu.be/NktM98IyriM when it's done.

This was my first race weekend with SCCA, and it was certainly a real learning experience for me. I had varying luck with starts, and need to work on them for sure.

If you watch right after the blue RX7 pulls off on fire, it looks like there might have been a pass under yellow in front of the turn 5 flag station.

-jeff

[lawtonglenn]

Jeff... welcome!...glad you are racing with us!!

If you move the GoPro down a little we won't be trying to look under the mirror in the vid

The no passing starts "6.1.1.B ...from the flag until ..." and I stepped through the
video a few times until I was convinced that Denise had gotten just ahead of you
by the time you both reached the flag

nice race!

.

[Dano77]

I agree with Glenn. The integra gets a run on you After the incident at 3 but Before the standing yellow at 5 for the parked tiger. The double yellow isnt seen till the tree house at 8

[Greg Amy]

I agree with Glenn.
Ditto. I think she had you before the station 5 flag. If you look up ahead of that, you'll see that Brad Bray *just* didn't make it past me (red IT7) and had to back off.

And do move that mirror up. I kept finding myself trying to duck under it to the see the action.

BTW, we got much entertainment while sitting in the Dunkin' Donuts, when you drove the ITA race car in the drive-through window...kudos to you!

- GA

[jwasilko]

This was my first outing with the gopro...definitely need to get it or the mirror moved. I also need to get it hard-wired for power--it was dead for the first ITA race and died again later in the day.

I appreciate the analysis on the yellow flag...it's all learning for me.

I'm going to try to keep the Miata street legal for a bit longer...my wife is driving with COM and doing autocross, so it's handy for it to be on the street. It's also easier to get it thru the drive-thru than the hauler :-)

The first STx/SSM race from Sunday is uploading and will be at http://youtu.be/Nc6C7n8D17M when Youtube is done with it. The 2nd STx race will hopefully finish overnight and will be http://youtu.be/-AVceMhKdxY .

-j

[dickita15]

Because you are a new guy and for those playing along at home, I agree that the pass at 5 was likely legal under the letter of the law because the no passing zone is from the flag to the incident. Remember however had that been a double yellow it would have been not legal because when you see a double yellow you need to assume the whole track is yellow.

[lawtonglenn]

true enough ...but that makes me think of an interesting situation

say car A and car B get through a turn, and immediately after a double yellow is thrown...
then car B passes car A immediately after, before any line of sight to the next flag station

technically that pass was under double yellow and illegal, but (assuming neither driver has a radio)
neither knows if it was legal or not... (if a tree falls in the forest yada yada yada)

in fact, any pass made on a lap that goes double yellow is suspect

:shrug:

[Ed Funk]

A pass between 1 & 2 when the double yellows don't show up until 6 would certainly not be suspect. You been snortin' too much rotary exhaust?

[dickita15]

true enough ...but that makes me think of an interesting situation

say car A and car B get through a turn, and immediately after a double yellow is thrown...
then car B passes car A immediately after, before any line of sight to the next flag station

technically that pass was under double yellow and illegal, but (assuming neither driver has a radio)
neither knows if it was legal or not... (if a tree falls in the forest yada yada yada)

in fact, any pass made on a lap that goes double yellow is suspect

:shrug:

I would say it is not enforceable unless there is a reasonable expectation you could see the flag, just don’t try to say I was racing back to the flag.

[lawtonglenn]

I would say it is not enforceable unless there is a reasonable expectation you could see the flag, just don’t try to say I was racing back to the flag.


agreed :D

[lawtonglenn]

...You been snortin' too much rotary exhaust?


well we do have to premix like a weedwacker :D

[Greg Amy]

well we do have to premix like a weedwacker :D
No, it's not pre-mixed. They pour the oil in the tank after filling the fuel tank.

[Dano77]

Just a splash mon, your adding like 3 splashes.......


Its all very scientific, we dont expect you to understand.

[Greg Amy]

Hey, I was told "pour it down to the 12oz mark". Don't blame me if the car owner can't tell the difference between 12 and 21... :smilie_pokal:

[mossaidis]

Racing in the rain and being a wuss...

https://vimeo.com/67219468

Comments encouraged. Just be prepared for me to return the favor someday :)

PS. you can see BJ's crash just behind my rear view mirror. My suggestion would be lower your head relative to the screen to get a better angle.

[Dano77]

Hey, I was told "pour it down to the 12oz mark". Don't blame me if the car owner can't tell the difference between 12 and 21... :smilie_pokal:


OK that might have happened. But at least we had premix in it.

[dgragu]

Are the results from the weekend posted anywhere. Was looking to see the outcome of the ITB race.

[JLawton]

Racing in the rain and being a wuss...

https://vimeo.com/67219468

Comments encouraged. Just be prepared for me to return the favor someday :)

PS. you can see BJ's crash just behind my rear view mirror. My suggestion would be lower your head relative to the screen to get a better angle.


Nice job. And nice job to Abhi!! He was driving like a mad man!! it used to be the braking zone on the inside down into 3 was always slicker than the outside, counter to the "rain line". I don't know if it's the bumps or if it's still like that.

And good job not hitting anyone......... or did you edit that out??

[Abhi]

[QUOTE=mossaidis;347131]
Comments encouraged. Just be prepared for me to return the favor someday :)

QUOTE]

You should use the rain line on the exit of the bowl and in the left hander onto the straighaway.

When you get past those EP BMWs and catch up to me, you can see the difference in our lines. I was getting the power down sooner.

Also I started driving harder when you caught up to me. I got fast lap of the race on that last lap when you were chasing me. :)

Abhi

[Ed Funk]

Yeah, Abhi had a really good rain line. You let a RWD beat a FWD in the rain?!? And if you could have caught Abhi, you could have hit him....gotta catch 'em before you can hit 'em.

[mossaidis]

Nice job. And nice job to Abhi!! He was driving like a mad man!! it used to be the braking zone on the inside down into 3 was always slicker than the outside, counter to the "rain line". I don't know if it's the bumps or if it's still like that.

And good job not hitting anyone......... or did you edit that out??

Thanks Jeff! Abhi knew where the grippy lines were. Braking zones at 3 were tough to tell. Seemed that there was grip on the outside line which helped apex the barriers. There are LOTS of bumps at 3 still. Track should probably fix that. No, I did not hit anyone Jeff. The only damage was to your ego for not showing up. :)



quote=Abhi;347140] Comments encouraged. Just be prepared for me to return the favor someday :)

QUOTE]

You should use the rain line on the exit of the bowl and in the left hander onto the straighaway.

When you get past those EP BMWs and catch up to me, you can see the difference in our lines. I was getting the power down sooner.

Also I started driving harder when you caught up to me. I got fast lap of the race on that last lap when you were chasing me. :)

Abhi

For a tech guy, you can't format HTML to save your life. Or you don't care to. Probably the latter. I will look at the last lap again and re-evaluate. I know I screwed up the turn at bowl 5, late and no grip, and 9, with too much braking. I will say it was a great race with the EPs eventhough they slowed me down for sure. I was frustrated as I had to lift often coming out of 12, up 5-6 and into 11. I didn't get too aggressive with the south oval until a few laps on Sunday, too little too late.


Yeah, Abhi had a really good rain line. You let a RWD beat a FWD in the rain?!? And if you could have caught Abhi, you could have hit him....gotta catch 'em before you can hit 'em.

Some ah-ha moments... should have, could have removed my rear sway bar. It was set at full stiff and my tire pressure gauge has read 4 psi too low for perhaps over a year now. It then dawned on me why I am going through so much rubber on the front tires in the dry and still seemingly slow and yet overcooking my tires... f@#k. Also, front chamber is at -0.6 and rear at -1.3 degrees. I can only lower the car so much before it bottoms out or it's below the 5" min. I refused to bend knuckles as other drivers do yet it's technically illegal. I guess I will need to threw money at off-set bushings.

mickey - who is hoping for another rainy race so to seek revenge.

[gran racing]

and my tire pressure gauge has read 4 psi too low for perhaps over a year now.

If it is consistent, who cares?

[Abhi]

Yeah, Abhi had a really good rain line. You let a RWD beat a FWD in the rain?!? And if you could have caught Abhi, you could have hit him....gotta catch 'em before you can hit 'em.

Mickey and I both made a New Years resolution not to hit anybody, immobile objects or each other. So far it seems to be working.

Abhi

[mossaidis]

Here's the next race, qual race actually, 5/26 AM. Nice spin at 8:38 and if I remember correctly, I almost got pinched going up the hill after 3.

https://vimeo.com/67229900

[Greg Amy]

Whoa! Was than an IT-7 car going outside of you in Turn Three...?

:happy204:

[YusufA]

Rain, Cold, and Wind made for an interesting weekend!

http://abudiphotography.com/scca-racing/new-hampshire-motor-speedway/nhms-may-25-2013/
http://abudiphotography.com/scca-racing/new-hampshire-motor-speedway/nhms-may-26-2013/

Enjoy,

Yusuf

[StephF]

Great shots as always, thank you for taking them and sharing them with us!

[Andy Bettencourt]

Not the kinda pics I like of the 09, but good shots as always!!!

[Greg Amy]

Status of the 09? Looked like a hard hit...

[Ed Funk]

Sounded like a hard hit!

[Andy Bettencourt]

Was a solid hit but a fix is pending! Faster, better, stronger.... :)

[gran racing]

Can you just sell this damn thing in the south? Free delivery to southern VA.

[raffaelli]

Crap! Someone wrinkled the 09?

[lawtonglenn]

Was a solid hit but a fix is pending! Faster, better, stronger.... :)

(really amazing after 2:00)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cYWfq--Nw

[Marcus Miller]

Ouch :( looks like a solid hit; new tub?

[team-gpracing]

Question: Isn't it "illegal" to put both wheels below the pit exit line in 1 and 2? Or is only frowned upon?

Great pics and video guys.

[Greg Amy]

Not illegal; I do it on starts, too, if I get forced down. Just seems like Sandy likes to do it as a habit.

Problem with it, is that as you come around to T2, that apron goes completely away, and suddenly. You either have to be clear of traffic on your outside, or you hit the end of the inside wall. I don't advise using it unless you REALLY know what you're doing... - GA

[team-gpracing]

Gotcha. I know what you mean by the apron disappearing. had a couple rocks thrown at me in the past by drivers that may have been unaware.

[team-gpracing]

Are the results from the weekend posted anywhere. Was looking to see the outcome of the ITB race.

Not that I can find. Check back at the link below soon.

http://www.nediv.com/club-racing/club-racing-results/2013-regional-race-results

[Ed Funk]

Check race monitor dot com.

[ner88]

Race results are done by Linda as she does most all T&S in the Northeast.
There is a lot of work to be completed before she can post official results and it also depends on what other events she may be working.
So, please be patient, they are coming :-)

[mossaidis]

^ amen. Thank you Linda and Jerry!

[Andy Bettencourt]

Not illegal; I do it on starts, too, if I get forced down. Just seems like Sandy likes to do it as a habit.

Problem with it, is that as you come around to T2, that apron goes completely away, and suddenly. You either have to be clear of traffic on your outside, or you hit the end of the inside wall. I don't advise using it unless you REALLY know what you're doing... - GA

This is spot on - and I will add that if you go down there and someone is to your right, with the line to their left, the person below the line will have NO PLACE to go...and are they expecting racing room when they 'come back on course'?

I would only do that if I was making a pass into clear air...otherwise you put a lot of cars in danger.

[mossaidis]

Last of my videos from NHMS. It's from Sunday PM race when the IT7 caught fire with almost a 9 minute FCY. I did some nice gravel surfing at turn 9 and ended up adding a few marbles to the track, oops. Odd part of the race besides my crappy driving was that the #9 Miata seemed so fast for a few laps and then... poof got slow. Twice when he was coming up the hill, he slowed very much; once in front of me and passed him and once behind he was battling with Brad. Missed shift? Car going bad? no idea. The same Miata almost ran into Ahbi at restart lap at turn 5.

https://vimeo.com/67448877