rspeed and i hit nasa virginia's summit point hpde over the weekend. the track kicks *** and warren **** kicks an equal amount of *** as an instructor. i've done some 8-10 hpde's and i had my first 2 offs ever - both at the braking point into T5. we had a little rain over the weekend so the runoff area was a bit of a swamp. this was the result:


warren got a little muddy

 

yes, we got stuck in the middle of a small pond and had to be towed out. the tow truck couldn't get behind me so they had to yank me out by my wheel . fortunately the alignment is fine, i didn't lose any wheel weights, and my new toda header looks to be dent free.

 

nice pics, using the R for what it is whoo hoo.

oh and I think its time for a new set of tires.

 

hahahaha thats f0cking great

 

Both offs were very mild. In both cases, I probably would have gone for the save, but I would not have wanted a student to attempt a save. You made the right choices. If ABS engages, which it was, it's going to be harder to turn the car. Stay out of ABS, and you can trail the car to point it where you want. The save begins the instant you hit the brakes, and realize you're a little too hot.

The car didn't get all filthy til we tried to get going, and then it threw up a wheee bit of mud

Warren

 

p.s. Awesome job of driving this weekend!

Aaron does a killer job of listening to the instructor, and accomplishing the instructions, lap after lap.

Warren

 

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I believe the correct term is the "5-8 expressway"

 

Did that happen on the last session?

Glad to hear that it's just mud on the car. I guess your Toda header ain't so blinging now.

 

so which was more fun, the track event or goin' muddn'????

 

There was a blue STi that wasn't driving on the track but pick up numerous people around paddock to go "muddin" somewhere. Too bad I didn't take a pic.

 

You mean this guy?

 

Haha. Muddin'.

I love Summit Point. I really need to make myself to get on the track down there.. I may try the Time Trials at the HypeRfest.. went to it last year. You just have to park at the carosel with a 6-pack. Really good times.

 

Show Kaa! Nice effort. Our cars look like that after winter road use here!

 

looks like u had a lot of fun!

 

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Yeah, I was waiting for him and when the session ended there was no Aaron. About 10 minutes later, out rolls the muddy R.

Glad everyone had a good and safe weekend. It was great to meet the whole NYC crew and thanks for letting me park on Type R Island.

 

*right click, save as*

 

damn, thats the most dirty R I have ever seen!! Time for some Zymol

 

Driver gone mudding LOL... Man u guys sure had quite some fun.

That STi in mud sure looks Beauty of AWD, gotta make use of it!

 

OMG I can't believe that Aaron

Atleast you and your R were able to make it home intact

 

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Ah that is a great picture!

Sounds like a great time.

 

Your pic scare me a little when I saw it......I'm so glad that nothing happen to your car beside some dirt !!

 

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It was very nice to meet you too Chris, you have a very nice clean good looking car
Hope to see you next time

Oscar

 

Who needs AWD when you have an ITR!!!!!

 

I thought the mud in the parking lot was bad enough. Aaron, as long as you and your car are ok. Type r island was cool. It was nice meeting you too Chris

 

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Omigod.

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keep the name, poop.

i gave the car a quick bath (outside and INSIDE). i checked the underside and the only damage was a broken spring on my toda header; the springs are for show anyway.