Finally, here's my highlights and In-car videos from the Honda-Challenge Races at Carolina Motorsports Park, in Kershaw SC. Three words describe the environment we were subjected to....Hot as Hell. Thanks again to Andy(8400-RPM)(Crew Chief) for all the help. The whole weekend went extremely well, especially considering the reputation this track has for wearing brakes and tires. Unlike my previous races at Summit Point, I had absolutely no problems with my wheel weights staying put, as I switched from Duct tape to some HVAC Aluminum Foil tape, which held great. The CarboTech XP 1108 brake pads held up beautifully, as well. All-in-all I was really surprised by how well the weekend went for me. I ran the whole weekend, as well as the Friday before, on the same set of race tires(Kumho Ecsta 700s) I raced on at Summit Point. Air pressures seemed to need to be a little lower than SP to get proper wear, but I still love these tires.
Finally, thanks to all the fans who come out to these races and watch. It's a great feeling to see others get enjoyment from just watching me do something I love so much. It was a sad sight to see some of my fellow competitors drop out early in the races due to technical issues... Jon, Corey... I wish you guys the best at the next race! And Jason, nice driving... first race? I would have never guessed.
I want to especially thank Adam, Lyonel and Alex (the guys I spent most of the track time around) for some good clean racing, and for watching out for me. Man, I love this series! And the drivers here, are the best!
Now, on with the videos:

The Standing Start from Saturday's Race:
http://www.primalsoup.org/videos/cmp..._Sat_Start.wmv

My spin in Turn 11 during Sunday's Practice session... track felt really slick that day, and Turn 11 seemed to be my weakest point on the track:
http://www.primalsoup.org/videos/cmp...Pract_Spin.wmv

The Standing Start from Sunday's Race:
http://www.primalsoup.org/videos/cmp..._Sun_Start.wmv

My first battle for position during the race... Really got me nowhere:
http://www.primalsoup.org/videos/cmp...ce_battle1.wmv

Again, I screw up Turn 11... Lyonel, thanks again for watching out :
http://www.primalsoup.org/videos/cmp...ce_T11owns.wmv

Alex works his way back through the pack after going off at the kink:
http://www.primalsoup.org/videos/cmp..._Race_Alex.wmv

Following Lyonel... looking for the best time to make a pass:
http://www.primalsoup.org/videos/cmp...ing_Lyonel.wmv

Finally get by Lyonel, and have Jason in my sights:
http://www.primalsoup.org/videos/cmp...nel_cJason.wmv

My Final, and Fastest Lap... Jason got by Warren(who seemed slower than usual due to technical issues), but I ran out of time/laps to gain any more ground:
http://www.primalsoup.org/videos/cmp...nd_Fastest.wmv

Nice job to all the drivers in this series for a great weekend, and Another Special thanks to Scott and Karl for getting us started, and to NASA(Virginia Region) and All the track/emergency workers who were there for us! I have worked many a turn in my days, and can never thank you guys enough for what you do!

See you all at Lowe's Motor Speedway (Charlotte) ... Sept. 7th-8th.

 

busy at work on Friday?



Lowes = :FIRE: + + :KEG:

Will

 

You know it man! Video editing loves processing power!

 

Nice stuff.

D

 

I had a great time being a Crew Cheif..hahaha. Looking forward to helping at Lowes and having another good weekend of racing and hanging with a group of great people and friends.

Lowes=

Just under a month to go!

 

Oh, thanks for vids!

 

Awesome!!! GREAT vids

Miguel

 

Sweet vids!

 

 

nice nice

 

nice

 

awesome!
thanks for the vids

 

nice vids!!

 

Awesome Vid's man...

Thanks for taking the time to post them!

 

great vids - thanks

 

Thanks guys... Glad to see you are enjoying them. That's why I do this. For anybody who missed them, here's a link to my videos from the Summit Point Races:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=221817

 

Great videos man makes me want to go to the track right now badly