Watkins Glen Pics

[BoxerSix]

You know Clark I never really asked you how well you got used to the new surface there with brake markers missing. I didn't even get a chance to shoot out there this year for a PCA event to pick up work let alone some seat time and didn't get to walk the course to see the changes.

Next year my sister is going to be in Gerogia area and talking to her it sounds like the FSR and/or Rt2000 will be here at my garage yet again while she is overseas, with plenty of down time for me to pull one or the other out on a test day or two and shake them down. I don't quite feel like running with the rest of the FSR crowd, let alone any T2 class so I'd have to look into seeing what options are out there that will allow such a car to run in the field. Be fucking scary shit running along side you in your M3 with my head not quite reaching your doorhandles!!

BTW....there WERE 3 new tires in the trailer for the FSR this year under a pile of here house shit Found them while digging out that busted 14x10" centerlock OZ wheel for my wall. Only one front was missing. Who needs front traction anyway? Just keep the baldy on the RF wheel........

FSR is coming out of the trailer end of this week into next week for a coolant flush before winter......hint hint hint

[bennyfizzle]

Originally Posted by JClark

B-fizz - I'm doing the same thing this winter.

607 - You are way to close to a world class race track not to go out there and play. We go down 88 to 17 to 14 to get there, so we drive right by you. Hope to see you out there next year.

oh and PS ill beat your times on the first lap of my first DE


bitch.



lulz clearly kidding but youre buying me lunch anyways lol

[JClark]

Originally Posted by BoxerSix

You know Clark I never really asked you how well you got used to the new surface there with brake markers missing. I didn't even get a chance to shoot out there this year for a PCA event to pick up work let alone some seat time and didn't get to walk the course to see the changes.

Next year my sister is going to be in Gerogia area and talking to her it sounds like the FSR and/or Rt2000 will be here at my garage yet again while she is overseas, with plenty of down time for me to pull one or the other out on a test day or two and shake them down. I don't quite feel like running with the rest of the FSR crowd, let alone any T2 class so I'd have to look into seeing what options are out there that will allow such a car to run in the field. Be fucking scary shit running along side you in your M3 with my head not quite reaching your doorhandles!!

BTW....there WERE 3 new tires in the trailer for the FSR this year under a pile of here house shit Found them while digging out that busted 14x10" centerlock OZ wheel for my wall. Only one front was missing. Who needs front traction anyway? Just keep the baldy on the RF wheel........

FSR is coming out of the trailer end of this week into next week for a coolant flush before winter......hint hint hint

I am so there hint hint hint.

The only areas that were repaved were turns 1 and 5. All the while I was learning the line people kept pointing out markers to me, and I used to use them to make them happy, but as soon as they got out of the car, I didnt take note anymore. When I'm adjusting the line or trying something new, I'll find a new one, but I get it out of my head as soon as possible. I just try and use the track itself to find my markers. I have the luxury of a ton of seat time in one specific car, so I know my car's braking, turn-in, etc down cold. I know at a certain point that I need to hit the brakes with x pressure and point the car toward the apex.

1stgen and I were talking about this at Tremblant. He tries not to use markers either, but just use the track as one big marker and know where you are.

Anyway, off-topic, to answer your question, the new surface is awesome. It got grippier over the season and is real smooth. Turn 5 has so much grip it makes you want to add throttle instead of "coasting" at the top of the turn, which leaves you 3-4 feet off the apex. The first picture w/ headlights on is almost at the apex of T5.

There are a handful of groups that allow any spec racer type, but you will be on the track with road cars. So for that to work, you have to be out there with skilled drivers aware of their surroundings, so ordinary schools/DEs are out.

Originally Posted by bennyfizzle

oh and PS ill beat your times on the first lap of my first DE

bitch.

lulz clearly kidding but youre buying me lunch anyways lol

The challenge is extremely literal. If you beat the time, you get lunch.*

And I will break you down mentally, then build you back up into a good race driver, then lunch, then break you down mentally again, and if there's time build you back up again. Sub 2:25s will still be rocking the fat old guys in Vettes that dont push it above 7/10ths.

BTW, secondary challenge: If on your first DE, I cant do a faster lap than you can within 2 laps of trying, I will also buy you lunch.





*Challenge is void if you drive an FSR since thats just a ridiculous hardware advantage.

[bennyfizzle]

Originally Posted by JClark

I am so there hint hint hint.

The only areas that were repaved were turns 1 and 5. All the while I was learning the line people kept pointing out markers to me, and I used to use them to make them happy, but as soon as they got out of the car, I didnt take note anymore. When I'm adjusting the line or trying something new, I'll find a new one, but I get it out of my head as soon as possible. I just try and use the track itself to find my markers. I have the luxury of a ton of seat time in one specific car, so I know my car's braking, turn-in, etc down cold. I know at a certain point that I need to hit the brakes with x pressure and point the car toward the apex.

1stgen and I were talking about this at Tremblant. He tries not to use markers either, but just use the track as one big marker and know where you are.

Anyway, off-topic, to answer your question, the new surface is awesome. It got grippier over the season and is real smooth. Turn 5 has so much grip it makes you want to add throttle instead of "coasting" at the top of the turn, which leaves you 3-4 feet off the apex. The first picture w/ headlights on is almost at the apex of T5.

There are a handful of groups that allow any spec racer type, but you will be on the track with road cars. So for that to work, you have to be out there with skilled drivers aware of their surroundings, so ordinary schools/DEs are out.



The challenge is extremely literal. If you beat the time, you get lunch.*

And I will break you down mentally, then build you back up into a good race driver, then lunch, then break you down mentally again, and if there's time build you back up again. Sub 2:25s will still be rocking the fat old guys in Vettes that dont push it above 7/10ths.

BTW, secondary challenge: If on your first DE, I cant do a faster lap than you can within 2 laps of trying, I will also buy you lunch.





*Challenge is void if you drive an FSR since thats just a ridiculous hardware advantage.

i'm not entirely sure as to what an fsr is so the point is moot.


i accept your challenge good sir.

[JClark]

Boxersix has an FSR, hence the reference.

[BoxerSix]

Originally Posted by JClark

I


*Challenge is void if you drive an FSR since thats just a ridiculous hardware advantage.

Booooooooooo! lol Just kidding. So, I guess you'll set a time and I'll go time attack like mad in that go kart.

Think I could get away slapping a plate on it before winter to get some pre-season seat time in? You know...since the cops see to be randomly showing up in my neck of the woods for some reason??!?!?!

[JClark]

Yeah because slapping a plate on it will get you out of all that trouble no questions asked.

How about this, if you CANT beat my time, I'll buy you lunch.

[bennyfizzle]

Originally Posted by JClark

Yeah because slapping a plate on it will get you out of all that trouble no questions asked.

How about this, if you CANT beat my time, I'll buy you lunch.

quoted for future free lunch.

[JClark]

That was to Adam in the FSR. You still have to beat me.

[BoxerSix]

Originally Posted by JClark

How about this, if you CANT beat my time, I'll buy you lunch.

If I can't manage to put some sort of dent in your time with an FSR, I think I'll need to go back to DE schooling

[BoxerSix]

Originally Posted by bennyfizzle

i'm not entirely sure as to what an fsr is so the point is moot.

FSR = Ford Spec Racer.....a 900lb mid engine RWD single seat tube chassis fiberglass body of a go cart. That's my sis right there in the photo.....



My sis also has an SCCA formula Sprots Racer(used to be rt2000) chassis number 000, but that's currently at Motion Dynamics

looks like this:

[mikecentola]

What's it take to get into a series like that, Adam?