July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

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July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:20 am

This is it, the last event of the 2013-14 FAST Championship series!

This is a Championship series event, so it's open to novices and first-timers. The World Famous FAST Lunch is included.

Registration is open! And, fair warning for those who like to wait until the last minute to register: the morning session is filling up pretty quickly... with unfamiliar names.

We're working up a really cool course, too!
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby ExecutiveHydra » Wed Jul 02, 2014 4:53 pm

Registered with the Short Bus Yellow Mustang! Should be fun. Love TBD!
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby rrath » Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:21 am

Brooksville is a great venue, but I'm really looking forward to something different at TBD... with new tires! :thumbwink:

I'll still be slow. :-(
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby shakedown067 » Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:58 am

I'm in! Hopefully the cooling system will be all good again next weekend. New parts are on the way! Really looking forward to TBD on the fresh rubber.
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Tim_M » Thu Jul 03, 2014 3:52 pm

Final event...wouldn't miss it...unless this IRAQ fun bumps it for priority!

I do have fresh untested Ohlins installed...not the smartest idea for a podium fight...

Those BMW's are tough!
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby rojeho » Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:28 pm

This has been the season of the miserable schedule conflict run rampant. Looking forward to getting back out and seeing everyone again.
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Solar » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:06 pm

rojeho wrote:This has been the season of the miserable schedule conflict run rampant. Looking forward to getting back out and seeing everyone again.
It has been a while Ron, it was nice to see you and the misses were signed up. :)
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby jesup16 » Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:42 am

Registered. Giving FAST all my $ today!!
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:45 am

I feel like a drug dealer sometimes.

Pssst. Hey, kid...
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Jamie » Mon Jul 07, 2014 2:46 pm

Loren wrote:Pssst. Hey, kid...
Sophia's in!
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Mon Jul 07, 2014 2:50 pm

Jamie wrote:
Loren wrote:Pssst. Hey, kid...
Sophia's in!
:thumbwink:
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:58 pm

Did I post the course map for this one yet?
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Tim_M » Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:16 pm

You mean the one with the drag race start??? Not yet... :-D
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby jesup16 » Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:19 pm

2nd vote for drag race start.

EDIT: Drag race start in the sandiest section of the parking lot.
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:23 pm

This course has a drag strip start. For about 30 feet.
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:54 am

Here it is, the course with the dragstrip start that you've been waiting for!

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[img]http://drivefast.org/wp/Map-jpg/TBD_2014_06_26.jpg[/img]
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby rojeho » Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:51 am

Good thing I have that F1 sequential shifter. Should be able to get into 6th or 7th there at the start before the first turn
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby shakedown067 » Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:35 am

Oh yeah! Where's that steam catapult when you need it? :whip:

Looks tight, but a whole lot of fun.
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby BrandLoyal » Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:42 am

Please tell me the guy that "drifted" his miata at redline has signed up. I'll pay double to watch him navigate this fun course.
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Re: July 26 @ Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Solar » Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:27 pm

looks slow and complicated, I hate it.
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