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Old 08-11-2008, 10:42 PM
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T12 is everything they say it is and more.


They should put up one of these signs exiting 10B.

Old 08-12-2008, 06:49 AM
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Bob,

Thanks for helping me get my car on the trailer, and for donating that nut and bolt, I really appreciate it when people care about my safety (and the well being of others on the road)

I think the car has a bad opti I'll take a look at it this weekend. I don't have anything planned for a while.

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It seems we are often helping people get their broke stuff on the trailer. At least this time mine drove into the trailer - still there as a matter of fact...
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It seems we are often helping people get their broke stuff on the trailer...
Thanks for having your Loan-A-Tool program Jeff. I'm not sure what I would have done without your help.
Old 08-12-2008, 09:43 AM
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Had a good time at RA this weekend also. I had a good instructor and learned a lot. This track is pretty intimidating, but sure was fun after a few sessions. Even got the opportunity to meet with the nasa officials in the tower to talk about my black flag for doing something that a pit official told me to do Great fun can't wait for chin at barber, time to learn some more
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Originally Posted by yardman
Had a good time at RA this weekend also. I had a good instructor and learned a lot. This track is pretty intimidating, but sure was fun after a few sessions. Even got the opportunity to meet with the nasa officials in the tower to talk about my black flag for doing something that a pit official told me to do Great fun can't wait for chin at barber, time to learn some more
Yardman, had a great time instructing you and thanks for the comment. You listen very well and you know what your limits are very important with all that power. See you at Chin, David.
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Here is a clip of my first session. Its what happens when you focus on passing an instructor and forget that there is a braking zone between T2 & T3. It was quite exciting for a moment. You see me reaching for the key to restart the car but it was running. I ws just ready to start it just in case...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phEm8FIkp1s

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Old 08-13-2008, 01:40 PM
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I told you Bob, put a mower deck under that Z06 and make yourself some money at the tracks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Kanmer
Here is a clip of my first session. Its what happens when you focus on passing an instructor and forget that there is a braking zone between T2 & T3. It was quite exciting for a moment. You see me reaching for the key to restart the car but it was running. I ws just ready to start it just in case...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phEm8FIkp1s

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Originally Posted by Kanmer
Here is a clip of my first session. Its what happens when you focus on passing an instructor and forget that there is a braking zone between T2 & T3. It was quite exciting for a moment. You see me reaching for the key to restart the car but it was running. I ws just ready to start it just in case...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phEm8FIkp1s

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Don't worry Bob, been there done that exact manuever in the exact spot but I skidded down quite a bit further. My story is cold, old, hard scrubs and I'm sticking to it....
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.... My story is cold, old, hard scrubs and I'm sticking to it....
His real story is much better - but since he has spent so much time "off track" at all the tracks he can relate to almost any "off".....
Old 08-13-2008, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by varkwso
His real story is much better - but since he has spent so much time "off track" at all the tracks he can relate to almost any "off".....
There are a few "offs" at Roebling and Barber I just can't seem to relate to...
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There are a few "offs" at Roebling and Barber I just can't seem to relate to...
Let's compare off's at Roebling shall we - I will take my T5 to your almost to T1

Road Atlanta scares me so I just poke around that track....
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Let's compare off's at Roebling shall we - I will take my T5 to your almost to T1

Road Atlanta scares me so I just poke around that track....
I knew you were going to bring that one up... I guess I'm just trying to block that one from memory.
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Originally Posted by varkwso
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Road Atlanta scares me so I just poke around that track....
Jeff, antifreeze is antifreeze, fast or slow it is just as slippery!...

But really, don't you think a 1:30 something would be a lot of fun??

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Jeff, antifreeze is antifreeze, fast or slow it is just as slippery!...

But really, don't you think a 1:30 something would be a lot of fun??

I was ready to break into that zone this last weekend when the torque tube started making funny noises....
Old 08-14-2008, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Kanmer
Here is a clip of my first session. Its what happens when you focus on passing an instructor and forget that there is a braking zone between T2 & T3. It was quite exciting for a moment. You see me reaching for the key to restart the car but it was running. I ws just ready to start it just in case...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phEm8FIkp1s

Bob
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:46 PM
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Way to go Jared - damn fine lap that was! Was great to meet you and we enjoyed watching the batmobile slicin and dicin traffic and getting around that place in a big hurry. Congrats on the new TTS record - I bet that one stands for a bit.
Thanks Mikah! Great to meet you too...I was yelling for ya during the race on Sun..good job out there especially with the grapefruit sized kankle...OUCH!!! Yeah I was pleasantly shocked at my lap time....so close to 32's..heck I can't believe I was able to get into the 33's....I think it's safe to say the batmobile is officially ready for nationals! Ohh and if you have any pics of the batmobile email 'em if ya get a chance. This weekend I'll post up a video of the fast lap and some bonus footage of Dave Leonard and I tearing it up having waaay to much fun out there!! Good stuff
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Originally Posted by spankythegator
Thanks Mikah! Great to meet you too...I was yelling for ya during the race on Sun..good job out there especially with the grapefruit sized kankle...OUCH!!! Yeah I was pleasantly shocked at my lap time....so close to 32's..heck I can't believe I was able to get into the 33's....I think it's safe to say the batmobile is officially ready for nationals! Ohh and if you have any pics of the batmobile email 'em if ya get a chance. This weekend I'll post up a video of the fast lap and some bonus footage of Dave Leonard and I tearing it up having waaay to much fun out there!! Good stuff

The Leonard's ALWAYS have way too much fun out there...

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Old 08-15-2008, 11:03 AM
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Fast Eddie you are hilarious! This cracked me up

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Fast Eddie you are hilarious! This cracked me up

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