Thanks to everyone for pitching in and helping us keep the event moving!
Results have been posted on the website.
Good to see some new faces today, hope to see you all at Tampa Bay Downs on May 9th.
FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
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Loren Williams
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FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
Fantastic day for an autocross! And this one went smoothly, just like a Classic should.
Thanks to everyone for pitching in and helping us keep the event moving!
Results have been posted on the website.
Good to see some new faces today, hope to see you all at Tampa Bay Downs on May 9th.
Thanks to everyone for pitching in and helping us keep the event moving!
Results have been posted on the website.
Good to see some new faces today, hope to see you all at Tampa Bay Downs on May 9th.
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Philip / Travis Petrie
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Re: FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
I had fun! Big thanks to Joshua for offering his tires for me to use ( and abuse, sorry ) this event. Also thanks to Patrick for letting me use his impact for my tire change. My turn-in timing was all off thanks to the tires but I don't think my time was bad for the car and tire combo. I could have done a 36.900~800 clean but I didn't put the run together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dizc-z4pYN4
Also on my last runs of the day I REALLY was having a problem with 2 of the big cracks in the runway. The one on the way up the slalom would cause the front left tire to jump at the worst possible time. And the opposite on the way back down. I wish I had gotten smart and remembered them because each time it would catch me off guard.
I took a few pictures but not really an ideal track layout for picture taking and I was working course. I should have gone down to the practice area and got a few picture from the grid area but that didn't occur to me until after the event.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ldg0oqr5ecq8 ... Ho69a?dl=0
Great day but I wish we had outdoor air conditioning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dizc-z4pYN4
Also on my last runs of the day I REALLY was having a problem with 2 of the big cracks in the runway. The one on the way up the slalom would cause the front left tire to jump at the worst possible time. And the opposite on the way back down. I wish I had gotten smart and remembered them because each time it would catch me off guard.
I took a few pictures but not really an ideal track layout for picture taking and I was working course. I should have gone down to the practice area and got a few picture from the grid area but that didn't occur to me until after the event.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ldg0oqr5ecq8 ... Ho69a?dl=0
Great day but I wish we had outdoor air conditioning
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Re: FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
Yes, thanks to all. A small crowd like today really calls for folks to step up, and today was a great example of that!
I drove today the best I've driven in a long time. Taking the rear sway bar off was a huge improvement in rear traction and really let me get on the throttle a lot earlier. At least, I think...TBD in a couple of weeks will be the proof - can I do it again? Hmmm...
I drove today the best I've driven in a long time. Taking the rear sway bar off was a huge improvement in rear traction and really let me get on the throttle a lot earlier. At least, I think...TBD in a couple of weeks will be the proof - can I do it again? Hmmm...
Steven Frank
Class M3 Miata
Proud disciple of the "Push Harder, Suck Less" School of Autocross
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I'll get to it. Eventually...
Class M3 Miata
Proud disciple of the "Push Harder, Suck Less" School of Autocross
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I'll get to it. Eventually...
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Re: FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
No, you will spin onto the horse track and finish 1st and pay big money on a 3-7 quinella.Native wrote:TBD in a couple of weeks will be the proof - can I do it again? Hmmm...
Brian K
1991 Nissan 240SX Class: "I HAVE NO"
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1991 Nissan 240SX Class: "I HAVE NO"
"Is it weird in here, or is it just me?" - Stephen Wright
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Re: FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
Heh. Giddyup!
Steven Frank
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Re: FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
Yes you can do it again. I took my rear sway bar off for this event too and I'm looking forward to the next event to see if it helps on asphalt also.Native wrote:Yes, thanks to all. A small crowd like today really calls for folks to step up, and today was a great example of that!
I drove today the best I've driven in a long time. Taking the rear sway bar off was a huge improvement in rear traction and really let me get on the throttle a lot earlier. At least, I think...TBD in a couple of weeks will be the proof - can I do it again? Hmmm...
Joe Vance
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Re: FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
It looks like I'll be finishing the season in my car in S2. Matt's car has me wanting some 225 RS3s 
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Philip / Travis Petrie
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Re: FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
Don't forget a turbo!BrilloHeadBen wrote:It looks like I'll be finishing the season in my car in S2. Matt's car has me wanting some 225 RS3s
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Re: FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
I'm gonna stay out of M1. I'd like to keep my undefeated streak in that class forever.
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Joshua Rector
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Re: FAST Classic T&T- April 25, 2015
#winningBrilloHeadBen wrote:I'm gonna stay out of M1. I'd like to keep my undefeated streak in that class forever.
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