Divisional Shootout-Nelson Ledges Cup

[joeg]

Fun Weekend too!

A bit chilly, but no huge rain during any of the sessions.

Get out for the Pumpkin.

[ITA_honda]

Fun Weekend too!

A bit chilly, but no huge rain during any of the sessions.

Get out for the Pumpkin.

Ya know - its one thing to run in the wet when its 70 degrees out...its another thing to run in the wet when its 35 degrees! the track was literally like black ice during the first qualifying session Saturday morning. I debated not even going out but I did and I spun in the kink. was that ever a ride...oh and I did some landscaping right before Turn 12

[RacerBill]

Fun Weekend too!

A bit chilly, but no huge rain during any of the sessions.

Get out for the Pumpkin.

Heading out to the garage to finish up the new engine install!

[RedMisted]

Ya know - its one thing to run in the wet when its 70 degrees out...its another thing to run in the wet when its 35 degrees! the track was literally like black ice during the first qualifying session Saturday morning. I debated not even going out but I did and I spun in the kink. was that ever a ride...oh and I did some landscaping right before Turn 12

At least you did not do your spinning during a race!!!
Congrats on your overall win on Sat. You deserved it.

[ITA_honda]

At least you did not do your spinning during a race!!!
Congrats on your overall win on Sat. You deserved it.

Thank You Chris

[joeg]

So Bill I take it you will be out for the Pumpkin?

Guaranteed "warmer" than this past weekend!!

[ITA_honda]

it better be warmer!!!

[joeg]

Perhaps a degree or so...that's why we have Nomex Underwear!

[jay05]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaL2kYfZZEI[/ame]

[ITA_honda]

dude Jay - you guys were going at it!
nice video!
Im still watching my in car camera like everyday from this past weekend. lol. you def. learn a lot.

[RedMisted]

dude Jay - you guys were going at it!
nice video!
Im still watching my in car camera like everyday from this past weekend. lol. you def. learn a lot.

Greg, can you tell from your video exactly what happened when I lost control coming off of 12? All I remember is that the back end got loose. I've never, EVER lost the car in that location before (through all of 8 years of track days and racing)so it still puzzles me as to what happened.

Normally I take the middle of the track to 13, but sometimes I overshoot and go to the right a little bit. This usually isn't bad because the entry to 13 is very forgiving. I wonder if the far right side between 12 and 13 was greased over by a previous engine detonation or covered with dirt. I do remember that whole chute looking a bit dirty.

You know as a racer that even the most catastrophic driving errors can be accepted if the driver can understand what happened. What is most unsettling is when something occurs and it's hard to figure out. Like, how do you prevent a repeat mistake in the future?

[jumbojimbo]

Sorry it's short and kind of choppy, but do you recognize anyone here?

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIXxKr2jj_c[/ame]

[ITA_honda]

HAHA!!! nice video! I wouldnt know who those two are...no idea.

[ITA_honda]

Greg, can you tell from your video exactly what happened when I lost control coming off of 12? All I remember is that the back end got loose. I've never, EVER lost the car in that location before (through all of 8 years of track days and racing)so it still puzzles me as to what happened.

Normally I take the middle of the track to 13, but sometimes I overshoot and go to the right a little bit. This usually isn't bad because the entry to 13 is very forgiving. I wonder if the far right side between 12 and 13 was greased over by a previous engine detonation or covered with dirt. I do remember that whole chute looking a bit dirty.

You know as a racer that even the most catastrophic driving errors can be accepted if the driver can understand what happened. What is most unsettling is when something occurs and it's hard to figure out. Like, how do you prevent a repeat mistake in the future?

Chris - I studied that part over and over again as well. Your turn in seems absolutly fine. But it looks like you get on the power a little early. The back end steps out just a smidge. I didnt think anything of it until the "smidge" got bigger and bigger and bigger and the spin.
I just couldnt believe it went for 2 whole turns! haha.

By the way - I noticed you drive your line very well each and every lap. Kudos!

[x1/9racer]

Standings from the ITC races please.

[jumbojimbo]

Saturday:................ ...Sunday:
Shearer .....1:23.776 ...Shearer ......1:22.641
Royal .........1:24.263 ...Jacko .........1:22.652
Jacko .........1:24.061 ....Royal ........1:22.549
Hardesty ....1:23.944 ....Hardesty ....1:22.487
Gumkowski 1:28.325 ....Gumkowski 1:26.284
Scott .........1:27.331 ....Scott .........1:25.330

Both days Shearer was hounded for the lead, Royal had the lead for a couple of laps on Sat.

Stat of the week: when I woke up at 6am on Sunday it was 31.5 degrees INSIDE the van.

[RedMisted]

Sorry it's short and kind of choppy, but do you recognize anyone here?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIXxKr2jj_c

Jim: Thanks for the upload. Where have I seen that red Mustang before? Oh, I think I was driving it in a dream I had sometime last weekend!

And Greg: Thanks for complimenting the artistry of my driving line. Also: After much careful analysis and interviewing several key eyewitnesses, I have concluded that the driver of the #91 ITR had no previous experience with running a loose RWD car in such frigid conditions. And on non-pliable race tires at that. Therefore, I shall close this investigation and dully advise the guilty to TIGHTEN UP THE DAMN REAR THE NEXT TIME TEMPS DIP BELOW 45F!!!

[x1/9racer]

Thanks, Jim.