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Topic: Pics/Video (now up!) from NASA @ Infineon 2/11/2012
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SydeWaySix
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As many of you may know, I went to NASA Nor-Cal's season opener at Infineon this past weekend, 2/11/2012. This was my first time running in HPDE 3 after getting signed off at my last trackday last season. The pace was significantly quicker and the drivers were more aggressive than what I was used to in HPDE 1/2. Don't get me wrong though...it was a blast and I needed the change badly ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
The morning weather was pretty crappy: misty, wet, and cold. But by my 2nd session, the track dried and the sun was out. I basically used my first session as a refresher to try and practice what I learned last year, then by my 2nd, 3rd, 4th sessions I was able to pick up the pace a bit. The group was a lot smaller and WAY less traffic on the track in comparison to running with HPDE 1/2, which was GREAT to say the least ![[dance]](graemlins/dance.gif)
Getting on the track after a few months of downtime was kind of difficult. I had to re-learn my car since I overhauled the entire front suspension, got a new steering wheel, new seat, and new brake pads. Though it was tough, I slowly got re-acquainted with the car and gained more confidence as time went by. I still need to drive it more to really get used to it though ![[Embarrassed]](redface.gif)
All in all it was a great day! I tried to push myself in certain places and tried to brake later at certain turns. Subsequently, I wasnt used to the new brakes + the new handling, so my line was thrown off, especially in T4 and T6. Hopefully by my next outting in March I can review my videos and try to correct my line.
For now, here are a few pics that Mitch from F.O.D. took for me. Big thanks to the F.O.D. team for coming out to show some support. I took Jonathan on a ride during my 2nd session and I think (or at least I hope) he now has the bug to get out on the track ![[Wink]](wink.gif) The video is of various clips from my four sessions that I compiled together.
Any all all feedback is greatly appreciated! I'll admit though, I was pretty sloppy the whole day being that the car felt completely different and I was simply rusty from being out of commision since last September (i know... excuses, excuses ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) )
link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFIzBWbHN0&feature=g-upl&context=G285ca80AUAAAAAAAAAA
[ February 16, 2012, 01:53 AM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]
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nice, sounds like fun ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
I was out at streets of willow this past sunday, the track photog hasn't uploaded the pictures from the day yet but they got some cool ones.
Barely missed me getting a point by from a caddy cts-v that was murdered out in matte black and had toyo tires sponsorship stickers all over it, lol if they caught the point by with me behind him I would have bought a wall print for my office of that one.
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Told you the front k-member is like the icing on a cake!
It's like painting a picture and now you have a finished product after all this time and money....congrats. Like someone said earlier you need a good day in the rain, you'll learn so much more. Keep it up ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by 9cobra7:
Told you the front k-member is like the icing on a cake!
It's like painting a picture and now you have a finished product after all this time and money....congrats. Like someone said earlier you need a good day in the rain, you'll learn so much more. Keep it up
Greg, the entire front suspension overhail was indeed icing on the cake. I never knew this heavy ass car could turn-in so well The feedback I get of the road is awesome now and it just feels like a completely different car. I still need a few more trackdays to really get re-acquainted with it, but so far I'm liking it a lot!
On a side note, try to head to T-hill with me with NCRC on March 3rd. If not, then Infineon with NASA the following week, March 10!
***Video is now up ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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fredfifty
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nice driving bro! so, verts dont need a rollcage? i saw that porsche runnin with the top down...
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by fredfifty:
nice driving bro! so, verts dont need a rollcage? i saw that porsche runnin with the top down...
Thanks Dave! Not sure about verts and roll cages. I thought they did, but there were a few Porsche's that had their tops down and I dont remember seeing cages in them ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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Nice video Ian......we are waiting for your car so we can keep working on the secret weapon
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by iron50:
Nice video Ian......we are waiting for your car so we can keep working on the secret weapon
Thanks Jon! I'm going out of town tomorrow and have to bring the car in to get the suspension dialed in a little more. I might have to wait to bring the car over after my march 3rd and 10th trackdays. I'll be over to discuss the plans soon though
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