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Bad Night At The Race Track Last Night
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 04:34 AM
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:04 AM
So what happened? Did something break?
You kept it off the wall, and didn't cross the center line, so it could have been a VERY bad night at the track.
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You kept it off the wall, and didn't cross the center line, so it could have been a VERY bad night at the track.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:15 AM
did ya snap an axle or were you just spinning in someone elses fluids?
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:20 AM
Went to Silver Dollar Raceway April 6, 2012. I made the first pass on Toyo R888s. I forgot to turn the camera on for that pass. In any event I smoked the launch, missed third, and the car wiggled all the way down the track. Coulda been the tires or the track or both.
For this YouTube pass (my second and final) I swapped out Toyos for my trusty M&H Racemaster drag radials. 15 psi. Burnout seemed fine. No snapped axle or fluids on the track. Like the first pass on the Toyos I smoked the launch. I let off the gas then got back on it. As you can see, I started getting sideways a little and let off the gas again. When I got back on it for the second time that's when all hell broke loose. So much for my trusty Racemasters. Dampened my mood - I didn't feel like smacking the wall or running into the racer in the next lane 2 1/2 hours from home. Plus the wait time between passes was long and getting longer. That place was packed! Given my mood and obvious inability to drive, I decided to load up and drive home.
On a positive note, I did get to meet some nice folks.
For this YouTube pass (my second and final) I swapped out Toyos for my trusty M&H Racemaster drag radials. 15 psi. Burnout seemed fine. No snapped axle or fluids on the track. Like the first pass on the Toyos I smoked the launch. I let off the gas then got back on it. As you can see, I started getting sideways a little and let off the gas again. When I got back on it for the second time that's when all hell broke loose. So much for my trusty Racemasters. Dampened my mood - I didn't feel like smacking the wall or running into the racer in the next lane 2 1/2 hours from home. Plus the wait time between passes was long and getting longer. That place was packed! Given my mood and obvious inability to drive, I decided to load up and drive home.
On a positive note, I did get to meet some nice folks.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:30 AM
Thats sucks, it just wasn't your night. The cars in one piece, you know how to drive it (we've all seen that) just wasn't meant to be. Some times you just need to be thankful for the friends you met and making it home safely.
Hey reminds me of another thread you and I talked about traction in..
Hey reminds me of another thread you and I talked about traction in..
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:50 AM
Traction is our friend. We need more friends. You did the right thing and gave up the run early. You and the car are good.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 06:33 AM
lawdude, on 07 April 2012 - 05:20 AM, said:
Went to Silver Dollar Raceway April 6, 2012. I made the first pass on Toyo R888s. I forgot to turn the camera on for that pass. In any event I smoked the launch, missed third, and the car wiggled all the way down the track. Coulda been the tires or the track or both.
For this YouTube pass (my second and final) I swapped out Toyos for my trusty M&H Racemaster drag radials. 15 psi. Burnout seemed fine. No snapped axle or fluids on the track. Like the first pass on the Toyos I smoked the launch. I let off the gas then got back on it. As you can see, I started getting sideways a little and let off the gas again. When I got back on it for the second time that's when all hell broke loose. So much for my trusty Racemasters. Dampened my mood - I didn't feel like smacking the wall or running into the racer in the next lane 2 1/2 hours from home. Plus the wait time between passes was long and getting longer. That place was packed! Given my mood and obvious inability to drive, I decided to load up and drive home.
On a positive note, I did get to meet some nice folks.
For this YouTube pass (my second and final) I swapped out Toyos for my trusty M&H Racemaster drag radials. 15 psi. Burnout seemed fine. No snapped axle or fluids on the track. Like the first pass on the Toyos I smoked the launch. I let off the gas then got back on it. As you can see, I started getting sideways a little and let off the gas again. When I got back on it for the second time that's when all hell broke loose. So much for my trusty Racemasters. Dampened my mood - I didn't feel like smacking the wall or running into the racer in the next lane 2 1/2 hours from home. Plus the wait time between passes was long and getting longer. That place was packed! Given my mood and obvious inability to drive, I decided to load up and drive home.
On a positive note, I did get to meet some nice folks.
This proves you're a smart racer..................
Well done sir.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:13 AM
MY500SS, on 07 April 2012 - 06:33 AM, said:
This proves you're a smart racer.................. Well done sir.
Well done sir.+1 smart enough to know you were having a rough night and quite while you were ahead.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:20 AM
MY500SS, on 07 April 2012 - 06:33 AM, said:
This proves you're a smart racer.................. Well done sir.
Well done sir.I agree looked like some good skills to me, you pedaled it and through throttle control avoided a crash...Hats off to you, good driving!
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:32 PM
At least you didn't create more problems by trying to do too much. Once you're squiggly like that it's best to let off and save the car.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 07:02 PM
Key words = you drove home.
One time in my FGT we were @ Spring Mountain for a track day. After my 3rd session, I decided to call it.
On the 4th and final session, an Audi R8 smacked the wall.
There will be another track day for you.
One time in my FGT we were @ Spring Mountain for a track day. After my 3rd session, I decided to call it.
On the 4th and final session, an Audi R8 smacked the wall.
There will be another track day for you.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 07:48 PM
That was very smart, now I see why you are the Fastest Lawyer on the Planet.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 07:54 PM
dbackg, on 07 April 2012 - 07:02 PM, said:
Key words = you drove home.
There will be another track day for you.
+1
I agree, it was Best to call it a day. It's good to listen to that 'inner voice' that say's it's time to
watch instead of Race. At the 50th, in Vegas, I did not get on the Track in my car.
I had a feeling in 'my Gut', to stay off the Track and leave the Helmet in the back seat.
Instead I worked a position on the Spring Mountain Track, and met many new great people.
Good Job controlling the car, and great wisdom to call it a Night.
It's Always Great to 'Drive Home'.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:14 PM
Safety first. Good job, but I feel your pain.
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 03:36 PM
Terrible feeling BUT GREAT CHOICE Home safe for another day.... Traction what is THAT......
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 03:49 PM
Good call... Better to race another day, than not.
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