May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

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May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Miata GT » Sat May 11, 2013 2:22 pm

Another awesome event! I believe I clenched FTD for the first run group, but I was a ringer in the stock classes running with me. Very fun course, another winner!!!
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Re: May 11 - SPC - Split Event

Postby twistedwankel » Sat May 11, 2013 8:46 pm

Special thanks to Jim Reid for his tip on using compressor to back blow mold out of windshield washer nozzle. Very critical in Love Bug season. Worked flawlessly. As did the torential downpour In Hernando Cty 10 miles from home to fill in for plugged washer :)

Never again will I use "plain water" in the washer for extended periods. Forgot about mold and algae in FL :bangwall: DOH I put bleach in the AC drip line every month just for that very reason.
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Jeremy » Sat May 11, 2013 9:17 pm

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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Evil MS3 » Sat May 11, 2013 9:19 pm

That was dirty lol

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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Loren » Sat May 11, 2013 9:23 pm

Well-played, Jeremy.

Great event! The course that Steve and I came up with worked out pretty well. Challenging and fun to drive, like a good course should be. Not a lot of cones hit, either.

Will post the results as soon as I get them from Ron. Congrats to newcomer Les Davis in the Yella' Vette for his FTD!

Thanks to more people than I can name for making this another fantastic FAST event, and HUGE thanks to the large group of folks who stuck around to help clean up and pack at the end of the day. We had the course reset and the trailer packed in a little over half an hour. Lots of hands helping is the only way that ever gets done so quickly.
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby twistedwankel » Sat May 11, 2013 9:25 pm

The best laugh of the day is the Rice Cake.

Amazing number of people couldn't resist trying to pop the bubbles.

Bet that's why I had to replace my solar cover every year when the kids were home.

It was a beautiful day. For sure.
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Shifterracer » Sat May 11, 2013 9:38 pm

Great drift track!
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Loren » Sat May 11, 2013 9:46 pm

Shifterracer wrote:Great drift track!
You're doing it wrong. ;)
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Loren » Sat May 11, 2013 10:02 pm

Without further adieu, The Results.
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Evil MS3 » Sat May 11, 2013 10:09 pm

Third place for me again....driver mod needs more work lol

Thanks for another awesome event everyone.

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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Shifterracer » Sat May 11, 2013 10:22 pm

Loren wrote:
Shifterracer wrote:Great drift track!
You're doing it wrong. ;)
Completely agree! It was little hard to keep the backend in line with worn out tires and 400+ HP under the right foot!
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Loren » Sat May 11, 2013 11:15 pm

Shifterracer wrote:
Loren wrote:
Shifterracer wrote:Great drift track!
You're doing it wrong. ;)
Completely agree! It was little hard to keep the backend in line with worn out tires and 400+ HP under the right foot!
Yeah, it happens.
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby garage west » Sat May 11, 2013 11:17 pm

Well run and super fun event!

Top ten finish is the cherry on top.

Big thanks to every single person. Shouts to the TBM crew. See you in Oldsmar!


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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby snookwheel » Sun May 12, 2013 7:32 am

Very fun course, great lunch too! Welcome to FAST Les and congratulations on the FTD! High point of the day for me was getting to run Marks Exige around the course! What a great car! :cool:
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby BrandLoyal » Sun May 12, 2013 11:07 am

Great event. I missed the last event in march at SPC and forgot how fun it is. Amazing course which was tricky but not confusing. Lunch was a home run!!
The highlight for me was Evan Nadav and I had a great view of the burnout contest winner in the afternoon Run 2. :-D Looking forward to TBD.
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby twistedwankel » Sun May 12, 2013 11:38 am

Before I forget.

Basic supplies left:

5 unopened cases of water.

24 Regular Sprites
24 Diet Sprites
60 Regular Cokes

An unopened box of 12 granola/chocolate bars.
A partial box of chips maybe 15-20?
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby jreid1000 » Sun May 12, 2013 12:23 pm

A special thanks to everyone who made my daughter Natalie's first autocross a super fun day.

Loren and Steve: Great event and lunch was awesome. 8-)
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby twistedwankel » Sun May 12, 2013 12:53 pm

Just so no one misses the hilarity of Jim's Photo.

How :thumbwink: Scott loses FTD
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby lddavis91 » Sun May 12, 2013 12:58 pm

Great event everyone! Kudos to Loren and Steve for the course design, IMO that was a nearly perfect use of the pavement available there. The course flowed beautifully allowing for a intuitive drive, but with the various decreasing radii and a couple of technical "gotcha" spots it kept you on your toes and rewarded fundamentals like looking ahead, patience, and "tight is right" in many spots. The club I've been running with for years back in NC, THSCC, has worked with similar sized lots but the surfaces aren't nearly as nice and consistent as SPC, its a very nice site. You all seem like a great group of people and run a great event and you can't beat the included lunch with covered picnic area and all, top notch! It was great meeting many of you and since I'm a permanent relocation to the Tampa Bay area, you should be seeing lots more of me and the "Banana Beast" though I did say I was taking the year off, we'll see. :grin:

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Once again, thanks for a great event and I look forward to many many more with you good folks of FAST.
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Re: May 11 - SPC - A done deal.

Postby Jamie » Sun May 12, 2013 5:07 pm

lddavis91 wrote:...you can't beat the included lunch with covered picnic area and all....
SPC does spoil us...shade, fans, flush plumbing.... The next visit to Brooksville (in August, for good measure!) should make you feel more at home. :)
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