"Hmmm...I just don't know what to do....What would a Real Racer do?"
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"Hmmm...I just don't know what to do....What would a Real Racer do?"
The group rotation was such a couple of weeks ago that I could easily run two groups (enough time in between to measure precisely how much more cord was showing 
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Next weekend the two groups race back to back. I can just barely do it on a single tank of gas. And I can assure that the other consumables are "within tolerance" 
But it's not ideal in the context of the driving experience.
So why should I do it?
To gather points in both classes toward one or more championships that will reflect more on competitive attendance than on victory in the purest sense?
Then again, a wise fellow once told me to call a win a win and omit any bothersome details from mention.
So, really, here's a question:
"How many of you would pay an extra $100 to motor around for points in a relatively uncontested championship?"
Scott, who's just curious, and without having fully made up his mind has already submitted his entry....
).Next weekend the two groups race back to back. I can just barely do it on a single tank of gas. And I can assure that the other consumables are "within tolerance"
But it's not ideal in the context of the driving experience.
So why should I do it?
To gather points in both classes toward one or more championships that will reflect more on competitive attendance than on victory in the purest sense?
Then again, a wise fellow once told me to call a win a win and omit any bothersome details from mention.
So, really, here's a question:
"How many of you would pay an extra $100 to motor around for points in a relatively uncontested championship?"
Scott, who's just curious, and without having fully made up his mind has already submitted his entry....
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Re: "Hmmm...I just don't know what to do....What would a Real Racer do?" (RR98ITR)
What rhymes with seat time? Is it more seat time? I can't remember. There's some rhyming thing about racing that includes seat time about what's better than seat time...well, whatever. I'm sure it's not that important.
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Re: "Hmmm...I just don't know what to do....What would a Real Racer do?" (Vanilla Ic3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vanilla Ic3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why the **** not? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Wait there's more.
If I race ITE only, I only spend Sunday at the track. I like one day race weekends.
If I add RS, I have to qualify for it on Saturday. Not a huge deal, but it's much of a day blown for 20 minutes on track. Not my first choice in how to manage those precious weekend days. I could spend more time at work ensuring the cash flow that lets me buy parts I don't have time to fit.
And I can't take Friday off for either practice sessions.
Scott, who can't just blindly go for quantity over quality can he? A $300 practice day is worth more than 3 times $100 for a qualifier on one day, and a back to back race on the next...
Wait there's more.
If I race ITE only, I only spend Sunday at the track. I like one day race weekends.
If I add RS, I have to qualify for it on Saturday. Not a huge deal, but it's much of a day blown for 20 minutes on track. Not my first choice in how to manage those precious weekend days. I could spend more time at work ensuring the cash flow that lets me buy parts I don't have time to fit.
And I can't take Friday off for either practice sessions.
Scott, who can't just blindly go for quantity over quality can he? A $300 practice day is worth more than 3 times $100 for a qualifier on one day, and a back to back race on the next...
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Re: "Hmmm...I just don't know what to do....What would a Real Racer do?" (Vanilla Ic3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vanilla Ic3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why the **** not? 
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Spoken like Cartman.
Can you find a pit crew to dump 5 gallons of gas into your tank?
Will your brakes last?
Do you need the practice at this track?
Do you NEED to qualify or is a DNQ good enough to get you at the back of the pack?
Good luck making the decision.
-Chris
</TD></TR></TABLE>Spoken like Cartman.
Can you find a pit crew to dump 5 gallons of gas into your tank?
Will your brakes last?
Do you need the practice at this track?
Do you NEED to qualify or is a DNQ good enough to get you at the back of the pack?
Good luck making the decision.
-Chris
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Don't joo know how the handcuffs work?
Joo work Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings to keep from going backward - to keep the job itself.
Joo doo this to stay in the sweet spot - squeezed between large but diminishing income and modest but increasing material indulgence.
Scott, who's disappointed in the H-T Brain Trust..."well, at least we can still beat up on hapless stunna's"...I pre-entered the class in the group that would provide the best chance at an entertaining race, and I can still add the second, but I don't really enjoy Enduro speed, and I really like to inspect the equipment between each sortie..."We'll see"...
Joo work Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings to keep from going backward - to keep the job itself.
Joo doo this to stay in the sweet spot - squeezed between large but diminishing income and modest but increasing material indulgence.
Scott, who's disappointed in the H-T Brain Trust..."well, at least we can still beat up on hapless stunna's"...I pre-entered the class in the group that would provide the best chance at an entertaining race, and I can still add the second, but I don't really enjoy Enduro speed, and I really like to inspect the equipment between each sortie..."We'll see"...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris F »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...Well that shows how smart YOU are...
-Chris
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Hmmppphhhh! I got a Type-R....I'm smart Enough!
Scott, who IS actually smart enough to know better, but not smart enough to act like it...
-Chris
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Hmmppphhhh! I got a Type-R....I'm smart Enough!
Scott, who IS actually smart enough to know better, but not smart enough to act like it...
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But did you stay at a Holiday Inn Express?!
Which one will make YOU happier? I mean, it sounds like you are not trying to impress upon Roger Penske that he needs to hire you for his ALMS effort, in which case I would suspect enjoyment is a high priority. If running both days is going to annoy you more than give you enjoyment, well... it seems like this shouldn't be too difficult of a choice.
Me personally I'd probably run both days, but I'm still young and stupid.
Which one will make YOU happier? I mean, it sounds like you are not trying to impress upon Roger Penske that he needs to hire you for his ALMS effort, in which case I would suspect enjoyment is a high priority. If running both days is going to annoy you more than give you enjoyment, well... it seems like this shouldn't be too difficult of a choice.
Me personally I'd probably run both days, but I'm still young and stupid.
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