Pirelli selects ultrasoft F1 tyres for Austrian GP

That shud be interesting...

 

It lives





Looks a lot better through my eyes.



Looks a little bulky from the front but prob no way around that. May look better on wider cars too.

Looking at the front view I have 2 interrelated questions. I wonder how this is going to affect airflow to the roll hoop/intake and the rear wing.

 

I get naps in here and there. Most of the time I nap with my son. Although, I do use his naps to get a few things done that I normally can't while he's awake. Like poo in peace.

 

This was the way I envisioned it. Looks so much better and cleaner.

 

Well if you want to, we will need a 4th driver soon as one of our guys has decided to create an army of babies - thus squashing any plans for a Spring race. To add to that, Summit Point has been nixed from both Chump and Lemons, so the closest track is 3 hrs away. Summit was only about an hour from where the car is located in Ellicott City.

Joining an established team is the easiest form of entry since the initial build costs of a new car can quickly get out of hand.

 

To add to that, you should expect to pay at least $800 to $1000 per race by the time you add up fuel costs, entry fees, and other consumables - sometimes more when its time to buy tires (oy). Entry is usually about $250 to $300 per race (per person). Friday practice is not always included in that fee - that depends on the track. Cheapest we paid was $100 - most was $300 (that was total). If you don't have an FIA/SFI rated suit, they can be rented for less than $100. I sold my spare last year. You'll also find that many teams share costs differently. Some do a flat rate. Fortunately for us, none of us are deadbeats, so we keep a spreadsheet that we can all edit and add costs to and then we settle up at the end. For a 14 hour race, you can expect 3 stints at an hour and 45 min each - sometimes more sometimes less - depends on how much time we spend off the track...

 

hmmm i dont know driving around in circles rush hour traffic...is it worth it

 

I think so.

IMO, the on track experience is more fun in Chump. With counts under 40, it's easier to pick your passes and really race.

In Lemons, often times you'll get stuck holding position through corners or come up on a pack down the straight running two (or three) wide and you just hope you pick the faster "lane"...that stuff will happen in Chump too - but not as often as Lemons. Lemons off track stuff is more laid back and fun doe, so if you have a shitty race, it wont ruin your weekend.

Both series offer great point of entry into the sport - better than any SCCA event - but I think a lot of people end up in Chump after they get in a few races.

 

You must have me confused with blue.

 

Hammy says it looks like a riot shield. It looks like a big **** helmet visor to me.

 

I like the halo better personally

 

I like open cockpits better but that's just me. If F1 does finalize a design I'm sure it will trickle down to other formula series.

 

HAM's got a point. it actually looks worse than the renderings

 

So you thinking about doing a build yourself?

E30s and E36s do well. Hondas are not the fastest, but they stay on track longer thanks to better fuel economy (same with Miatas). The fastest Honda I've ever raced with was an Acura Legend with an engine swap from either an RL or TL - not sure which.

inACURAte Racing - There is a build thread somewhere.. here maybe?
http://forums.acuralegend.org/inacur...te-t25275.html

http://forums.acuralegend.org/inacur...mp-t20905.html

 

Booley = Miata.

 

That's what I'm thinking too. It easier starting out with a car you're familiar with...even if it's slow.

What's the tow rating on that Subaru doe?

 

In racing school they say slow is fast.

 

in shitposting school they say more is more

 

Do you ever modify your posts?

 

In racing, the faster lap time is...faster.

 

no

 

From the side I think it looks ok but from the front all I can think of is...

 

 

My fuel economy (D16Z6) is in the 11-14mpg range during a track day. I can't use a full tank as the fuel sloshes around in the corners and the pump doesn't always pick up the fuel when there's about 2-3 gallons left.

 

Maybe he feels threatened because the apprentices have become the masters?

and smoother