July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby jaball77 » Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:44 am

Loren wrote:What can I say that hasn't already been said?

Oh, I can say that Ron is the man, and Results are on the website!

Great event, y'all!
What the hell? I thought my last run was a 33.2, not a 32.2! I must have misread the board after crossing the line. I was so disappointed and sunburned I didn't bother to go over and read the timing screen, haha.

So I guess the car closer to being sorted out. Still a little oversteery but it felt really good on those last 2 runs. I guess all it needs is for me to be consistent and fearless. :)
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby jbrannon7 » Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:52 am

Great club, great event. I was concerned when I moved to Fl a year ago about finding a good AX club. Have to say this is the best club I have ever run with.

Thanks for all your hard work.

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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby twistedwankel » Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:21 am

jaball77 wrote:What the hell? I thought my last run was a 33.2, not a 32.2! I must have misread the board after crossing the line. I was so disappointed and sunburned I didn't bother to go over and read the timing screen, haha.

So I guess the car closer to being sorted out. Still a little oversteery but it felt really good on those last 2 runs. I guess all it needs is for me to be consistent and fearless. :)

I would suggest a pair of corrective lens or Rx windshield? :pointlaugh:
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby twistedwankel » Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:29 am

To the 3 guys I know at day's end who had killer headaches, the following suggestion:

Wear a hat in the future. I think you all got too much sun and overheated your bean. Hair can only do so much for you like being a successful Gigalo. In St Pete that can also be a bad thing but won't lead to a headache!!
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby Native » Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:04 pm

jbrannon7 wrote:Great club, great event. I was concerned when I moved to Fl a year ago about finding a good AX club. Have to say this is the best club I have ever run with.

Thanks for all your hard work.

Joe
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby jaball77 » Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:39 pm

I think I'm going to put together a Kickstarter to fund some new wheels and tires... Backers that contribute $25 or more will receive a t-shirt that says "I Helped Jason Beat Loren!"

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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby Loren » Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:51 pm

I'm moving to S2 next season. If you don't beat me in your M2 car... it won't be because of tires. :)

Once we get Ben's car set up, I expect to be about 1 second off of top M2 times, assuming M2 stays on par. If you guys slack off... we'll take your lunch money.
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby Charles » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:08 pm

I would like to thank Drew for sucking slightly more than I did. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

Congrats to all of the M2 guys stepping up their game and filling up many of those top 10 overall slots!

I think Jason should co-drive the motorhome with John next season.
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby Getagrip » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:37 pm

A great event put on by the FAST folks. My first exposure to a Florida autox was positive. The weather was positively hot. I need to bathe in sunblock next time. I will be back for more. I can only make some of the Sunday events. I'll meet more if you once my shyness goes away.
I'll follow suit and share my best run.....

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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby Greg » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:56 pm

Getagrip wrote:A great event put on by the FAST folks. My first exposure to a Florida autox was positive. The weather was positively hot. I need to bathe in sunblock next time. I will be back for more. I can only make some of the Sunday events. I'll meet more if you once my shyness goes away.
I'll follow suit and share my best run.....

http://youtu.be/ltHwJJ2yd2c

Senna traction control :thumbwink:
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby Getagrip » Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:41 pm

Greg wrote:
Getagrip wrote:A great event put on by the FAST folks. My first exposure to a Florida autox was positive. The weather was positively hot. I need to bathe in sunblock next time. I will be back for more. I can only make some of the Sunday events. I'll meet more if you once my shyness goes away.
I'll follow suit and share my best run.....

http://youtu.be/ltHwJJ2yd2c

Senna traction control :thumbwink:

I wish I had enough torques to need traction control...ha ha
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby lddavis91 » Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:22 pm

Another great event guys! Thanks to go to Scott for not showing up so that I could manage the FTD, but only *barely*. Glad to hear Loren has plans to move to a slower car next season. :D This makes three consecutive events without a car breakage, its been a couple years since I've been able to say that, not only to you guys put on a great event, apparently your good luck as well. I would post my video of the FTD run, but its embarrassingly bad, I will not be winning any cinematography Oscars any time soon, of course I'm trying to do this video with my old smart phone and a $20 suction mount from Amazon, just can't find a spot to mount it that gives anything decent. I guess I should just get one of those GoPros or something. Looking forward to next season!
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby shakedown067 » Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:55 pm

Nice job Les! Way to represent the Corvette boys, since mine likes to just represent in the driveway.

Got all my runs together. I stopped after 4 since I knew I got everything I could out of her. Run 3 is the run to watch (helmet cam).
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby Tim_M » Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:17 pm

Great time! Great season...the part that I was there, that is.

Slightly disappointed with the nut behind the wheel of the BMW...STI and that car was opposite ends of the spectrum and I needed a couple of events to adapt to a big, slippery, sedan with a rubber band/power band motor!

Looking forward to next year...might be able to attend a few more events and provide a bit more competition!

Boy was it hot...
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby tdinfl » Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:35 am

Great event yesterday! I really like the morning/afternoon format, it's much easier for me to sell a hobby that only takes up half of Sunday!

Enjoying the competition in S1 after my third event. This time I learned not to tell Jim Swayne he's in second BEFORE his last run! :-)

Thanks for the great event, see you next time.

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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby tmeadows1988 » Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:36 am

I had an awesome time running with you guys. Such a great group of guys and only being my second autox, it was an amazing time. Lots of speed out there for sure. I was happy with my results. Im surprised i was the only s2000 in the 32's....can't wait till the next one 8-)
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby jesup16 » Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:48 am

tmeadows1988 wrote:I had an awesome time running with you guys. Such a great group of guys and only being my second autox, it was an amazing time. Lots of speed out there for sure. I was happy with my results. Im surprised i was the only s2000 in the 32's....can't wait till the next one 8-)
Tyrell, were you at Sebring w/ NASA on 4/27 & 4/28? That s2k looks familiar...Congrat's on breaking the 32's.

Thanks to everyone for another well run event.
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby Bucklao » Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:49 am

I had a lot of fun until the 3rd run

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still drove and finished and drove it home
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby tmeadows1988 » Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:56 am

jesup16 wrote:
tmeadows1988 wrote:I had an awesome time running with you guys. Such a great group of guys and only being my second autox, it was an amazing time. Lots of speed out there for sure. I was happy with my results. Im surprised i was the only s2000 in the 32's....can't wait till the next one 8-)
Tyrell, were you at Sebring w/ NASA on 4/27 & 4/28? That s2k looks familiar...Congrat's on breaking the 32's.

Thanks to everyone for another well run event.

No it wasn't me. This was my my second auto x ever done. One last year and just the other day

Thanks :thumbwink:
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Re: July 7, 2013 - SPC - Post Event

Postby Loren » Tue Jul 09, 2013 12:50 pm

Tyrell, you get to show us at the next event whether this was just a fluke or not! One thing is certain, I wouldn't change ANYTHING about your car setup right now. It's obviously working for you!
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