Pig Roast Day 2

Joe,

Thanks for posting the vid. Now I know why I spun there. Hunter was playing "Spy Hunter" with the oil slick (and smoke screen) buttons. I didn't think I overdrove that corner. Thanks Ritchie.....


R
 
Joe,

Thanks for posting the vid. Now I know why I spun there. Hunter was playing "Spy Hunter" with the oil slick (and smoke screen) buttons. I didn't think I overdrove that corner. Thanks Ritchie.....
R
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I actually don't think it was Richie. Mark M in the VW blew a head gasket in qual as you know. From what I was told he lost a rad hose during the race. I am assuming he started dumping coolant because he was done by the time we hit turn 3 on lap 2. Besides I was behind richie for the next few laps and the car was smoking then also so I am sure he was dumping tranny fluid for a while.
 
I actually don't think it was Richie. Mark M in the VW blew a head gasket in qual as you know. From what I was told he lost a rad hose during the race. I am assuming he started dumping coolant because he was done by the time we hit turn 3 on lap 2. Besides I was behind richie for the next few laps and the car was smoking then also so I am sure he was dumping tranny fluid for a while.
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There was definitely fluid down....couldn't see it but I sure felt it. Cost me a great finish. I think I'm the only guy to get a top ten from 6th place by passing half the field.

R
 
Of the 7 laps I got in before the tranny went, I didn't think there was fluid anywhere...unless someone dumped it AFTER lap 8...very possible.
 
Of the 7 laps I got in before the tranny went, I didn't think there was fluid anywhere...unless someone dumped it AFTER lap 8...very possible.
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I should have had you clean the front of my car/ windshield from the NUMEROUS cars putting down oil. Someone said every station was reporting it.

R
 
I should have had you clean the front of my car/ windshield from the NUMEROUS cars putting down oil. Someone said every station was reporting it.

R
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My windshield had crap all over it too.
 
Great video- pretty exciting start in the rain! Looked like the guy on pole was asleep for the green.

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HA! Actually, the 'problem' with being on the front row is that everyone can get a run on you. Joe and Tim did an exceptional job that time (few people actually thought Tim jumped - I don't think so). I hit the gas when the green went down but both those cars way out-torque the mosquito...

It was better that they got by anyway, I would have held them up for the first half of the race anyway!
 
HA! Actually, the 'problem' with being on the front row is that everyone can get a run on you. Joe and Tim did an exceptional job that time (few people actually thought Tim jumped - I don't think so). I hit the gas when the green went down but both those cars way out-torque the mosquito...

It was better that they got by anyway, I would have held them up for the first half of the race anyway!
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For the record I didn't jump the start. I have been trying to post my video for the past four days (will show the start clearly). With Quick Capture on YOUTUBE I get video but no sound. If I try to Upload from the computer I get a message that the file is too big - even if I make clips of less than 10 minutes - I am not sure what to do - any thoughts please send me and e-mail or PM - The video of Saturdays race is INCREDIBLE - the best video I ever shot despite my sloppy last lap, and I have over 50 race type sessions on tape - ya gotta see it. HELP
 
Tim I switched over to Google video and there is no limit.

Or if you want to use youtube then in Windows Movie Maker click on the save to computer and then on the settings page reduce the video size to "video fro broadband (512kbps) and this should work
 
For the record I didn't jump the start. I have been trying to post my video for the past four days (will show the start clearly). [/b]
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I thought so. The new start rules this year have the front row sitting ducks...2nd gear starts at every race with you guys getting runs!!!
 
Unfortuntely I had a good view of Tim from the back on the start. I certainly didn't see him jumping (and trust me, I was watching!! ;) )

But I'll have to go back to the tape.


Yeah, Saturday's video is definately a keeper. Although it was boring in the middle where I was trying to reel you guys in, the last couple of laps were intense!! Between Tim and Joe, Richie must have been passed 5 times and passed them about 5 times. One of those races I wish I could have watched from the sidelines!!!! NOT!!!!
 
I thought so. The new start rules this year have the front row sitting ducks...2nd gear starts at every race with you guys getting runs!!![/b]
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What are your new start rules, Andy? My one and only pole I was third crossing the starting line.
 
What are your new start rules, Andy? My one and only pole I was third crossing the starting line.

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We are to keep the exact MPH that the pace car set for us. We are NOT to pass the pass car as it leaves the track and rolls down pit lane at the speed it left us at. The GCR states that the pole sitter determines the pace of the start IIRC. We have been starting very slow because of the speed teh pace car has set for us.
 
What are your new start rules, Andy? My one and only pole I was third crossing the starting line.
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Actually, the rules changed LAST year, e.g. for 2006.

(2006) 7.5.4.
The pace car, with emergency lights flashing, shall position itself
at the head of the pack. It shall proceed at a constant slow
speed, the front row drivers having been instructed not to pass
the pace car until the green flag has been displayed. ... Once
the pace car pulls off for the start, the pole car shall maintain the
speed of the pace car just prior to the pace car pulling off.

(2007) 6.2.2.E
The pace car, with emergency lights flashing, shall position itself
at the head of the pack. It shall proceed at a constant slow
speed, the front row drivers having been instructed not to pass
the pace car until the green flag has been displayed. ... Once
the pace car pulls off for the start, the pole car shall maintain the
speed of the pace car just prior to the pace car pulling off.
 
Damn it was just getting to the good parts. :D

Tim's Radio communication:

Tim: Joe just hit the wall.

Carol: What you hit the wall?

Tim: No Joe did.

Carol: Huh, why did he just drive by then? (in a confused voice)

Am I close? :D
 
Damn it was just getting to the good parts. :D

Tim's Radio communication:

Tim: Joe just hit the wall.

Carol: What you hit the wall?

Tim: No Joe did.

Carol: Huh, why did he just drive by then? (in a confused voice)

Am I close? :D [/b]
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Jeez Joe, your ears are GOOD. So's your HP....
 
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