Congrats to George for finding 8 seconds a lap over the weekend and finishing 5th on Sunday in a "first race" car Enjoyed talking with you..are you going to the ARRC? Chuck
Congrats to George for finding 8 seconds a lap over the weekend and finishing 5th on Sunday in a "first race" car Enjoyed talking with you..are you going to the ARRC? Chuck
Chuck Baader
White EP BMW M-Techniq
I may grow older, but I refuse to grow up!
Thanks for the good words and encouragement.
Butch - You guys (and gals) really did an outstanding job! I hardly even noticed the extra time on Thursday afternoon.
Willie - that was the most fun I've ever had in a race car. You can sure drive the wheels off that Acura!!
Chuck - While I'd love to get another race in this year, I don't know that I'm up for the ARRC. That's probably more than a novice ought to bite off for the 1st year.
Steve - It was good to put some faces with the names on the forum. I'm looking forward to finding my place in the IT family.
C Y'all next time.
George Bugg
Huntsville, AL
ITA CRXsi
George,
Glad to hear you had a good weekend. Even though the Honda does not go as fast as the CSR, at least your brain is more likely to stay ahead of the Honda.
If you get a chance, do some rally crossing in a FWD. You will advance up the learning curve faster on thottle/brake control.
Attend the ARRC. It is no different than any other race and it has the benefit of race groups, at least for the IT cars, generally have fewer classes and therefore less speed differential between the cars.
Besides, you won't get a better spectator seat for a race anywhere.
Chuck
ITC Honda Civic
Green fueled, four on the floor, all terrain mustang
Link to incar from the Z
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaxJXRNjwE0[/ame]
Paul Ballance
Tennessee Valley Region (yeah it's in Alabama)
ITS '72
1972 240Z
"Experience is what you get when you're expecting something else." unknown
Definitely a great job by all those involved in organizing and working the event. I think everybody had a fun weekend and it sounds like the Barber people were pleased as well, which is a good thing. The paddock seemed a lot more empty than last years race, but that was probably to be expected.
That was me in the black 240SX, Paul. It was good to have somebody to race as we were both sort of in no mans land for our classes. The six ITA cars in front of me were all 4+ seconds faster so I had no hope of staying up with them. I tried to make it a little difficult for you to get by . I'd love to see your video.
George, don't let your "novice" status keep you from the ARRC. Sounds like you've been at it a while. If you kept up with those guys at Barber then you'll have no issues at the ARRC. Anybody can do the ARRC (that's one of the cool things about it) and it's always a fun weekend.
David
ITA 240SX #17
Atlanta Region
awsome race guys and great video.. I have never seen the back of my car from other video before... Both of you guys went by me like i was standing still.. you guys feel free to give me a push up that hill next time
Sam Collier III
That was my first time at Barber. What a great facility. Looks like a country club. Had a great time racing with David on Saturday and trying to catch him on Sunday. ATL and AL SCCA put on a wonderful weekend. Looking forward to going back. And looking forward to ARRC. Video is the 1st lap of Saturdays Group 4 race.
Cesar
#75 Nissan 240SX
http://www.youtube.com/v/Ho_ZAjm1EbA
Last edited by Cesar; 09-05-2008 at 02:49 PM.
Cesar,
GREAT video. It was my first time at Barber as well, well 1st time to race instead of work, and I really enjoyed racing with you. We had a good little battle on Sunday
Your video was the first time I have seen my car from another competitors video. I got a great start only to suffer brain fade for the rest of the race.
Thanks for posting. Here is my incar from the same start.
Paul
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBsPoES2M-Q[/ame]
Paul Ballance
Tennessee Valley Region (yeah it's in Alabama)
ITS '72
1972 240Z
"Experience is what you get when you're expecting something else." unknown
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