Fun at the Track
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Fun at the Track
Went to MAM last weekend.
Here was my intial comment on it. I don't think I can add much to that.
VIDS:the Short Course. Riding with one of the E30s. I come and GOOOO at the 19:20 mark.
Here's the Full Course with some night footage as well.
In the Short Course vid, the red flag was for the Yellow Porsche who had spun into the infield and for some reason he got out of his car. The corner workers where not very happy about that one.
A couple of the other cars that where there.
Waiting to to take my first session.
Played with the colors a lilttle bit on these.
Thanks for looking. It was fun. Also thanks to Batouttahell for inviting me and karkrazy9 for the pics.
EDIT for VIDS.
Modified by get RIGHT at 11:55 AM 9/12/2008
Here was my intial comment on it. I don't think I can add much to that.
Originally Posted by get RIGHT
<FONT SIZE="24">OH MY GAWD!!</FONT>
I had the most amazing time at MAM today. BIG BIG thanks to "Batouttahell" for inviting me today.
We did a very exclusive HPDE with only maybe a dozen expert and instructor level drivers. It was OPEN passing, anywhere. We had the track to ourselves all day long. The day was nice and cool I don't think it ever got above 65 degrees today. At the same time there was a massive Harley bike fest going on over at the drag strip that shares the land and there was a RallyX going on as well. It was like an Autorama heaven out there.
I was the only R there, but the good ole baby pint sized motor held its own against the Porsche's and Bimmer's and STI's. At one point we even ran the short course and it really let the R shine without those pesky straightaways enabling the high hp cars to pull away. Let Batouttahell drive( he is the ITA single lap record holder there) the short course and he single handedly lapped the field. We started last and finished first. It was incredible to watch. Even more funny was how nobody gave the R any cred prior but after that run everybody wanted to see what was under the hood. It was classic.
I ended up running 320 something track miles today without a single incident or mechanical. Sure can't complain about that. I am sore all over right now. But here's the best part. At 8pm, in the dark, we did a session with headlights on. Can you imagine being at speed, trying to find your line, hit the apex, and find your corner exit without being able to see beyond your lights or beside you? In the last laps the sky opened up on and dumped rain. It was instantaneous standing water. I couldn't believe how hard it came down out of nowhere. It was INSANE!!! A little scary and completely exhilarating. It was also really cool being able to see glowing rotors off the other car's Too cool. I can now say I have driven MAM at speed, with headlights on in the rain. I cant think of anybody else who can say that. This is going to go down as one of the best track days of my life. I can probably keep going but I am starting to ramble and I'm so exhausted, I'm out.
I had the most amazing time at MAM today. BIG BIG thanks to "Batouttahell" for inviting me today.
We did a very exclusive HPDE with only maybe a dozen expert and instructor level drivers. It was OPEN passing, anywhere. We had the track to ourselves all day long. The day was nice and cool I don't think it ever got above 65 degrees today. At the same time there was a massive Harley bike fest going on over at the drag strip that shares the land and there was a RallyX going on as well. It was like an Autorama heaven out there.
I was the only R there, but the good ole baby pint sized motor held its own against the Porsche's and Bimmer's and STI's. At one point we even ran the short course and it really let the R shine without those pesky straightaways enabling the high hp cars to pull away. Let Batouttahell drive( he is the ITA single lap record holder there) the short course and he single handedly lapped the field. We started last and finished first. It was incredible to watch. Even more funny was how nobody gave the R any cred prior but after that run everybody wanted to see what was under the hood. It was classic.
I ended up running 320 something track miles today without a single incident or mechanical. Sure can't complain about that. I am sore all over right now. But here's the best part. At 8pm, in the dark, we did a session with headlights on. Can you imagine being at speed, trying to find your line, hit the apex, and find your corner exit without being able to see beyond your lights or beside you? In the last laps the sky opened up on and dumped rain. It was instantaneous standing water. I couldn't believe how hard it came down out of nowhere. It was INSANE!!! A little scary and completely exhilarating. It was also really cool being able to see glowing rotors off the other car's Too cool. I can now say I have driven MAM at speed, with headlights on in the rain. I cant think of anybody else who can say that. This is going to go down as one of the best track days of my life. I can probably keep going but I am starting to ramble and I'm so exhausted, I'm out.
Here's the Full Course with some night footage as well.
In the Short Course vid, the red flag was for the Yellow Porsche who had spun into the infield and for some reason he got out of his car. The corner workers where not very happy about that one.
A couple of the other cars that where there.
Waiting to to take my first session.
Played with the colors a lilttle bit on these.
Thanks for looking. It was fun. Also thanks to Batouttahell for inviting me and karkrazy9 for the pics.
EDIT for VIDS.
Modified by get RIGHT at 11:55 AM 9/12/2008
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Re: Fun at the Track (jgirard)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jgirard »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice Shawn 
I need to make it out to MAM, but it probably won't be till next year 
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No need to wait. We got 6 weeks until it closes for the winter. Get out here, already.
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Re: Fun at the Track (Chris93Si)
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Night driving was one of the most insane experiences I have ever done on a track. All your reference points are no longer there at it was almost like driving by braille. If you ever get the chance to do it, do not pass it up.
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Night driving was one of the most insane experiences I have ever done on a track. All your reference points are no longer there at it was almost like driving by braille. If you ever get the chance to do it, do not pass it up.
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Re: Fun at the Track (The Dude)
The next time i drive MAM it will be in a rental.
I just don't think i'll ever take the R that far again. Those who made the trek can vouch for the crazy drive it was. It was even longer in the massive caravan we had. Solo probably wouldn't have been that bad, but 2 hour delays for the future Dave B PY wasn't fun for anyone.
Nice pics though Shawn.
I just don't think i'll ever take the R that far again. Those who made the trek can vouch for the crazy drive it was. It was even longer in the massive caravan we had. Solo probably wouldn't have been that bad, but 2 hour delays for the future Dave B PY wasn't fun for anyone.
Nice pics though Shawn.
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Re: Fun at the Track (Jon D)
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Now U noe why I looked so hosed at Expo. That drive from Dallyass and a 4 hour stint on an alignment rack in Ct.
I made reel good time from Ct to VIR tho 'cuz Nolan was talking me in and I could smell the C.C.!
Now U noe why I looked so hosed at Expo. That drive from Dallyass and a 4 hour stint on an alignment rack in Ct.
I made reel good time from Ct to VIR tho 'cuz Nolan was talking me in and I could smell the C.C.!
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Re: Fun at the Track (Bradstard)
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ditto
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