Oh man, do I feel for this guy. The only time Jason and I talked at length before last weekend was at Viper Days a few weeks ago. I had NO idea what the poor guy was getting into.

Jason was paddocked between me and the tech shed, so I saw him a lot in passing this past weekend. Every time I saw him he was sporting an ear-busting grin. At one point I asked him if this racing thing had lived up to his expectations. "Man, I have never had this much fun" [or words to that effect]. Getting ready for the start on Saturday, he was beside me. I looked over and got the immediate . Poor bastard is talking about tow vehicles already. Jason, forward my apologies to your fiancee. And by the way...NICE DRIVING. As Darth would say, "Impressive. Most impressive."

Jason is just one example. Other favorites...

- Finding out that Robert drove over some of the white rubber sticks to get out of people's way after a spin. "Show kaa" my ***!

- Getting off the track on Satuday, hands shaking, after spending most of the race playing with Lyonel Kent, who is ALWAYS enthusiastic and one hell of a driver.

- The line of spectators along the T1-2 fence in my peripheral vision both days

- The CLEAN driving that we've been blessed with. That we're able to race so close and stay clean tells me that the concept is working.

- Recognizing some of the corner workers as I drove by corner stations. The MM guys kick major ***

- The biggest moment was, ironically, Sunday in the grid. I was near the very back. Which sucked for me race-wise, but gave me an interesting view. I could see a full grid of Hondas in front, beside, and behind me. And I said, aloud, "We're pulling this off."

Thank you ALL. The supporters, the sponsors, the spectators, the event staff (we owe a LOT to NASA-VA), and the racers. Without all of you, there wouldn't be ten threads on this board describing how much *** this (and other) events kicked. Everyone involved, or even interested from the sidelines, should take a bow.

--Karl, who is damn proud


[Modified by krshultz, 11:42 PM 8/5/2002]

 

you definatly should be damn proud. ECHC kicks major ***.

D

 

man stop! youre making me want to prep my car and get a racing license!

 

Tell me about it.....I would love to be out their racing! However experience and $ are limited at my young age..

 

Ditto.

 

Good stuff karl
cant wait to start to build my racecar

 

congrats to the ECHC organizers and racers

yshi - who should just move to the EC already

 

do it, Yosh...move to VA and we'll hit up K-town.

 

Can you see the grin?



LMAO!

You should be proud Karl! Look what an awesome series Scott and yourself have started! You guys quite simply, 0wn

BTW, I'm still grinning

Jason-
who can't wait for Lowes and yes, has been researching tow vehicles


[Modified by Jason Franza, 6:25 AM 8/6/2002]

 

no, but we could here your enthusiasm from the fence at turn 1!!!!

the ECHC race was awsome!!!!!!! gives us all something to work to get to!

 

Jason, you and your future Mrs. don't need be concerned about what you're gonna to spend on racing. I currently spend the same amount on my motorsports addiction that I did 15 years ago when I got started....

ALL THAT I HAVE!!!


[Modified by Track rat, 3:45 PM 8/6/2002]

 

Yes, it would appear to be a perilous addiction... one in need of a serious prevention effort... like "just say 'no' to racing" or "friends don't let friends race" or "this is your brain on race rubber"...

 

Monopoly's Guide to ECHC. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Spend all money in bank account on racing and Ramen noodles. Realize that crack would've been cheaper, but not nearly as much fun.

 

Big to everyone involved. It was worth the dinner at Copeland's I had to spring for Sunday night to appease my girlfriend.

Pat on his cell Saturday morning: "Sweetie, I'll buy you something pretty if you let me stay for the race"


Thanks, guys. It was a great show. See you all at LMS!

 

Other favorite racing & money quips....

"Money equals speed - how fast can you afford to go?"

"You can make a small fortune in racing... just start with a large one."

"Powered by Master Card!"

 

Jason actually passed Alex Ratcliffe (sp?) in one of the final laps on sunday. Of course, Alex got him right back but it was hella cool to see them going after each other. Big

RJ - who needs to buy a honda this winter

 

How about "racing... a better investment than any dot.com..."


King RAT


"Money equals speed - how fast can you afford to go?"

"You can make a small fortune in racing... just start with a large one."

"Powered by Master Card!"

 

Must block the inside...must block the inside...must block the inside

 

that's not all you have to block!!

chad who knew alex wanted by him ASAP....so chad gave it up knowing he was faster in qualifying.... and figured corey and alex would battle and chad would get them when they were messing with each other!!

 

Yep.
It's working.

Let's keep it up.

 

Look for a small RV. Tows pretty well and saves on motels and meals, in spite of the poor gas mileage. Get one just big enough for the pit crew...

I have towed race cars with the following over the years:
Triumph TR4A
Camaro
LUV pickup truck
D50 pickup
Suburban
3/4 3+3 GMC
'76 Winnebago
'78 Winnebago
'95 Civic DX Coupe...

 

Bahaha I love seeing people tow their race cars with smaller cars.

 

 

It can get pretty exiting (and it's not legal in some states).

Heck, the TR4A and the Chevy LUV were much lighter than the DX Coupe.

 

What is this? My car gets stolen and you let somebody else run my number?!? Whoever that is, make sure he knows that come VIR, he has to find another number!


Matt