Expo write-up from a non Hype-R owner
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Expo write-up from a non Hype-R owner
First order of business, everyone that rolled the M3 in novice please raise your hand
*looks around and sees that all hands are raised*
Damn...well, moving on!
As is customary, big thanks goes to Trey and all those involved in the planning and execution of this years ITR Expo. I was understandably excited when I heard officially that non-ITR's could participate, but was still hesistant to enter thanks to a shakey prior HPDE experience. It took a lot of people telling me "do it!" and other words of encouragement, but I finally signed up.
Big thanks goes to Ryan (.RJ) as well. He knew the mindset I had going in to Expo and that I didn't really care to be the fastest car out there, I just wanted to learn the lines, be smooth, get better as the day progressed, and most importantly, be safe. He never pushed me to do things I didn't want to on track, he allowed me to naturally progress, and that worked very well for me. Hopefully I wasn't holding anyone up out there, I'd try to give a point by ASAP if I knew you were faster.
Last thanks goes to all the people that came up to me and offered words of encouragement and asked how I was enjoying it out there, it may not have seemed like much, but I really appreciated it.
On to the car. It was a case of fast car and slow driver
. The car felt very neutral and the brakes were amazing. I was using Cobalt GT-Sports in the front and Axxis Ultimates in the rear, zero fade all day, even in the piggish M3 
. I honestly don't want to mess with the suspension at all, it just felt so right. In hindsight I should have used second gear in some spots, but tq is a nice thing and I was able to get away with just using 3rd and 4th gear.
It was nice putting a lot more names with faces this year, as well as some people that I haven't seen in a long while (maybe I'll be even skinnier next time), and I hope to see everyone again in the future. If/when there is Expo 5, I will be there, maybe I'll actually have an R by then
On to some of the pictures:
ChrisN
Willard
El Pollo "I want to have your baby" Diablo and MagicHat#9
Dinner
Zygspeed and Austin
Johnny Tran
My bounty
Looked like I was driving fast
Hooch'n
Phairy yellow
My counterpart
Here is the link to the rest of the pics: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4286110039
Lots more on track and I tried to get every car that was in the pits.
Oh, and if anyone wants the full resolution version of any of the pics, PM me, they are around 2240x1488, great for prints (which I can do for you at a slight fee)
Hope I get a special exemption to be with you guys on track at the next one!
Brian
*looks around and sees that all hands are raised*
Damn...well, moving on!
As is customary, big thanks goes to Trey and all those involved in the planning and execution of this years ITR Expo. I was understandably excited when I heard officially that non-ITR's could participate, but was still hesistant to enter thanks to a shakey prior HPDE experience. It took a lot of people telling me "do it!" and other words of encouragement, but I finally signed up.
Big thanks goes to Ryan (.RJ) as well. He knew the mindset I had going in to Expo and that I didn't really care to be the fastest car out there, I just wanted to learn the lines, be smooth, get better as the day progressed, and most importantly, be safe. He never pushed me to do things I didn't want to on track, he allowed me to naturally progress, and that worked very well for me. Hopefully I wasn't holding anyone up out there, I'd try to give a point by ASAP if I knew you were faster.
Last thanks goes to all the people that came up to me and offered words of encouragement and asked how I was enjoying it out there, it may not have seemed like much, but I really appreciated it.
On to the car. It was a case of fast car and slow driver
. The car felt very neutral and the brakes were amazing. I was using Cobalt GT-Sports in the front and Axxis Ultimates in the rear, zero fade all day, even in the piggish M3 . I honestly don't want to mess with the suspension at all, it just felt so right. In hindsight I should have used second gear in some spots, but tq is a nice thing and I was able to get away with just using 3rd and 4th gear. It was nice putting a lot more names with faces this year, as well as some people that I haven't seen in a long while (maybe I'll be even skinnier next time
), and I hope to see everyone again in the future. If/when there is Expo 5, I will be there, maybe I'll actually have an R by then On to some of the pictures:
ChrisN
Willard
El Pollo "I want to have your baby" Diablo and MagicHat#9
Dinner
Zygspeed and Austin
Johnny Tran
My bounty
Looked like I was driving fast
Hooch'n
Phairy yellow
My counterpart
Here is the link to the rest of the pics: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4286110039
Lots more on track and I tried to get every car that was in the pits.
Oh, and if anyone wants the full resolution version of any of the pics, PM me, they are around 2240x1488, great for prints (which I can do for you at a slight fee)
Hope I get a special exemption to be with you guys on track at the next one!
Brian
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Re: Expo write-up from a non Hype-R owner (Brian*Blue95M3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Brian*Blue95M3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hope I get a special exemption to be with you guys on track at the next one!
Brian</TD></TR></TABLE>
as one of the 3 remaining 4 time expo participants to another and the only remaining driver in all 4 you are always welcome at expo, no matter what you drive.
Brian</TD></TR></TABLE>
as one of the 3 remaining 4 time expo participants to another and the only remaining driver in all 4 you are always welcome at expo, no matter what you drive.
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Re: Expo write-up from a non Hype-R owner (lanceh)
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as one of the 3 remaining 4 time expo participants to another and the only remaining driver in all 4 you are always welcome at expo, no matter what you drive.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd have to say he is an honorary ITR owner regardless. Hope to maintain this status myself one day
as one of the 3 remaining 4 time expo participants to another and the only remaining driver in all 4 you are always welcome at expo, no matter what you drive.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd have to say he is an honorary ITR owner regardless. Hope to maintain this status myself one day
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Re: Expo write-up from a non Hype-R owner (RealTypeR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RealTypeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice write up B. Wish I could have been there. 
Will see you fools soon though
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Don't you have some newlyweds to shuttle around in your minivan?
Will see you fools soon though
</TD></TR></TABLE>Don't you have some newlyweds to shuttle around in your minivan?
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Re: Expo write-up from a non Hype-R owner (RealTypeR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RealTypeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice write up B. Wish I could have been there.
Will see you fools soon though </TD></TR></TABLE>
When fool. You know, us Carolina boys are winding up for Nopi already!
Will see you fools soon though
</TD></TR></TABLE>When fool. You know, us Carolina boys are winding up for Nopi already!
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Re: Expo write-up from a non Hype-R owner (RealTypeR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RealTypeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice write up B. Wish I could have been there.
Will see you fools soon though </TD></TR></TABLE>
The lack of FL guys was duely noted
Thanks Chris, wish I had some of you on track though
Brian
Will see you fools soon though
</TD></TR></TABLE>The lack of FL guys was duely noted
Thanks Chris, wish I had some of you on track though
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Re: Expo write-up from a non Hype-R owner (Brian*Blue95M3)
lets try expo 5 at http://www.noproblemraceway.com
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Re: (Bbasso)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Great pics!
I had no clue you snapped that</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm a photo ninja
Brian
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I'm a photo ninja
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Re: (Brian*Blue95M3)
a little late replying but better late than never...
as always - good stuff Brian!
Sorry I was unable to attend.
I haven't heard of any t!tty bar adventures from Expo4... what gives?
as always - good stuff Brian! Sorry I was unable to attend.
I haven't heard of any t!tty bar adventures from Expo4... what gives?
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