Endurocross Aug 19

[Native]

Well, I think the event could not have gone better. Those of you who got drenched for 10 minutes may disagree, as would also the 7 cones I hit But other than that - smooth, smooth as silk.

The course was as good as the last enduro, which was most excellent. We had a great lunch and snacks (thanks, Doug!), and many people pitched in to help, including several folks who only came out to watch - now that's what autocross, and FAST, is all about! Thank you very much to all of you - I'd name names, but I don't want to miss anyone.

It was a really nice time. Can't wait to see the pix and vids y'all have...

For Sept, there's almost 10 cases of water and probably 5 cases of soda left - it looked to me like we'll need regular Coke and Pepsi, and maybe a few more diets? We also already have a bag of marble dust in the bottom of a helmet box.

[Loren]

Yep, it all worked out great! I love it when a plan comes together.

I'm still feelin' the Reggae beat.

Results soon come, mon!

[garage west]

Yep good times. Well-run event and a fun course!

Teardown and trailer packing was accomplished very quickly and efficiently-- most impressive!

I wondered how the Dub Reggae would go over, but it seemed like nobody minded-- I saw a few heads nodding and tails wagging, so I'd say it was well tolerated.

The sandwiches and chicken tenders were perfect! Italian ice, what can I say? Thanks for catering, Doug!

Looking forward to the start of the new championship season-- see ya in September!

[snookwheel]

Loved the Raggae!! The course was a blast and the event well run, as usual. We had a blast, Mary is getting a little too close for comfort

I haven't figured out how to upload the Track Addict videos just yet

Thanks to all!

Scott and Mary

[Loren]

Okay, Results are up.

And I just noticed that it's been quite a while since anyone uploaded any photos to the gallery on the website. Do it!

The results were impressive. Y'all done good as a whole! As stated during the pre-event trash talk phase, I really expected a lot more people to botch runs due to mistakes costing them many seconds, and me and my crappy car finishing ahead of them as a result. But, there was a LOT less of that going on than I expected, in spite of the course being marginally more difficult than the previous Enduro.

The mighty Fred still did okay at 271 seconds flat, and was an absolute blast to coax around the course. The difference between my two raw run times was only .6 seconds! The next closest in consistency were Albert Popalis at a little under a second, and Tod Byram at about 1.8 seconds.

[twistedwankel]

18 4 S1 96 Doug Adams 04 Mazda RX8 269.414 1.133 34.338
19 3 M1 1 Loren Williams 91 Mazda Miata 271.024 1.610 35.948

AND both my runs getting the Brooksville Rasberries with the drooly tongue I am so happy to finish 1.6 seconds ahead of Fred even if he didn't Chun King his tires Go Matt

[Loren]

Oh, now I'm not sure I'd be bragging too much about being .3 seconds per lap faster than a car that's riding on 175-width all-season tires, Doug.

But, credit where credit is due... You kept it together for 10 laps without making any significant mistakes. (even though you let your co-driver beat you by 5 seconds...)

And, how did I miss you on my "consistency list" above? Your two runs were within .9 seconds. Well done!

[snookwheel]

Enduro Bracket Racing! no longer just for Drag Strips

[yamaha731]

I love Endurocross can't wait for another one. my best run 260.35 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu7V8U-Nc40

[snookwheel]

Love that v8 sound!!!!

[yamaha731]

my hips are bruised from hitting the door then the center consol about 100 times. I need race seats

[Loren]

Remember: Tag your vids with "drivefastvids" and they'll show up in the website video gallery.

[puncturina]

I'm nursing a too much sun/too much heat/too many fire ant bites post-event hangover, but it was worth it!

Thanks to the FAST powers who decided to add this fun event to the schedule. Best event of the year for me.

PS: did anyone hear me scream from inside the porta-potty? A large slimy frog jumped on my hand when I reached for the tp. (I know you're all thinking, thanks for sharing that)

[Native]

PS: did anyone hear me scream from inside the porta-potty? A large slimy frog jumped on my hand when I reached for the tp. (I know you're all thinking, thanks for sharing that)

Was that before or after I killed the two spiders that were playing hide'n'seek from behind said TP???

[garage west]

That wolf spider had me nearly tip over the potty. #yecch

[Loren]

All I found in there was a tiny baby frog. It was a zoo in there, eh?

[Lava Speed 05]

Oh, now I'm not sure I'd be bragging too much about being .3 seconds per lap faster than a car that's riding on 175-width all-season tires, Doug.

But, credit where credit is due... You kept it together for 10 laps without making any significant mistakes. (even though you let your co-driver beat you by 5 seconds...)

And, how did I miss you on my "consistency list" above? Your two runs were within .9 seconds. Well done!

Someone is quickly forgetting that Doug was one of the few unfortunates to have driven in the down pour which started part way through his first timed run. ;-)

I still am amazed by how you toss that miata around on those tiny tires... You almost lifted the right rear tire coming around by the flagging station.

Great event overall, thanks again Doug for letting me flog your car! Howard it sucks about your motor, but I'm sure you'll have that beast up and running again soon!


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[WAFlowers]

my hips are bruised from hitting the door then the center consol about 100 times. I need race seats

Or you need a harness. I'm planning to buy this http://www.schrothracing.com/store/tuni ... e/rallye-4

[WAFlowers]

I'm not sure who it was but someone went through the gate just before the Chicago box sideways in the rain ... without hitting a cone. Awesome!

[tdinfl]

Great event yesterday, and great to be back racing in Tampa! It was a real learning experience driving the Miata yesterday. I'm already looking gorward to next month!