S2K Challenge Series #5 Results - 4/18/09
04-18-2009, 03:48 AM
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S2K Challenge Series #5 Results - 4/18/09
We now nearing the halfway point in the 2009 S2K Challenge Series and just wrapped up our 5th event at Buttonwillow Raceway. As the most popular track amongst S2K track junkies in SoCal, the turnaround was strong as expected. 
The weather this time around was night and day compared to our first event at Buttonwillow. At S2K Challenge #1, drivers braved rain, thick fog, and 51 degree weather.
Today, unseasonably warm weather (high of 92F) resulted in less-than-favorable hot and greasy conditions. Fastest lap times were set for most in the morning, and by the afternoon...it was slip/spin city. 
Due to the crowded track conditions, Speedventures decided that participants
The weather this time around was night and day compared to our first event at Buttonwillow. At S2K Challenge #1, drivers braved rain, thick fog, and 51 degree weather.
Today, unseasonably warm weather (high of 92F) resulted in less-than-favorable hot and greasy conditions. Fastest lap times were set for most in the morning, and by the afternoon...it was slip/spin city. Due to the crowded track conditions, Speedventures decided that participants
04-18-2009, 03:50 AM
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Season Standings:
Street Class
Emilo Cervantes (949racing) 30
Nam Yoon (VitaRenovatio) 24
Dino Antonov (antonov) 16
Dustin Dessero (ddess) 14
Joel Perez 12
Paul Asterline (SDRACING) 10
Charles Ng (MiataCharles_HK) 8
Tom Liang 8
Mike Skowron (S2kfrog) 8
Kevin Lui (terahertz) 6
Filip Craciun (kinchu007) 6
Kenny Tuey (innovation) 4
Jonathon Hayag (End You) 3
William Jou (spikej) 3
Samuel Jih (samsam5886) 2
Adrian Torres 2
Jason Paul (jp555sovl) 1
Wytt Lusanandana (Wytt) 1
Kiwook Moon (kiwookster) 1
Mod Class
Mark Tsai (colakitty) 34
Michael Tsay (dipstick) 32
Yuyen Huang (jaku) 27
Si Tang (nsxtasi) 20
Kangwoo Park (ted park) 16
Edward Lee (600rr_rocket) 10
William Chen (bellwilliam) 8
Ivan Hung (smile) 8
Alex Peng (momofolio) 6
Matt Feng Zhu (windforce) 6
Mark Sundberg (markhsz) 5
Blue Santamaria (-outkast-) 3
Emilo Cervantes (949racing) 2
Chris Elders (F20Kills) 1
Daryl Chan (darylcha) 1
Unlimited Class:
Rylan Hazelton (krazik) 10
Tim Kuo (stinkytofu) 10
Owen Guo (Owenxguo) 10
Robert Burch (rob.ok) 8
Street Class
Emilo Cervantes (949racing) 30
Nam Yoon (VitaRenovatio) 24
Dino Antonov (antonov) 16
Dustin Dessero (ddess) 14
Joel Perez 12
Paul Asterline (SDRACING) 10
Charles Ng (MiataCharles_HK) 8
Tom Liang 8
Mike Skowron (S2kfrog) 8
Kevin Lui (terahertz) 6
Filip Craciun (kinchu007) 6
Kenny Tuey (innovation) 4
Jonathon Hayag (End You) 3
William Jou (spikej) 3
Samuel Jih (samsam5886) 2
Adrian Torres 2
Jason Paul (jp555sovl) 1
Wytt Lusanandana (Wytt) 1
Kiwook Moon (kiwookster) 1
Mod Class
Mark Tsai (colakitty) 34
Michael Tsay (dipstick) 32
Yuyen Huang (jaku) 27
Si Tang (nsxtasi) 20
Kangwoo Park (ted park) 16
Edward Lee (600rr_rocket) 10
William Chen (bellwilliam) 8
Ivan Hung (smile) 8
Alex Peng (momofolio) 6
Matt Feng Zhu (windforce) 6
Mark Sundberg (markhsz) 5
Blue Santamaria (-outkast-) 3
Emilo Cervantes (949racing) 2
Chris Elders (F20Kills) 1
Daryl Chan (darylcha) 1
Unlimited Class:
Rylan Hazelton (krazik) 10
Tim Kuo (stinkytofu) 10
Owen Guo (Owenxguo) 10
Robert Burch (rob.ok) 8
04-18-2009, 07:56 PM
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Very fun day!
It was nice to meet new faces and see the regulars as always!
My first time at this track...its amazing how fast some of you guys are going
I need some pointers...
I think I got some OK pics...Ill post later
04-18-2009, 11:43 PM
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[QUOTE=f20kills,Apr 18 2009, 07:56 PM]
Very fun day!
It was nice to meet new faces and see the regulars as always!
My first time at this track...its amazing how fast some of you guys are going
Very fun day!
It was nice to meet new faces and see the regulars as always!
My first time at this track...its amazing how fast some of you guys are going
04-18-2009, 11:52 PM
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Here is my video:
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It is crazy how big of a difference the APR GTC-200 wing makes out at Buttonwillow! I was at Buttonwillow with Redline in late March (same exact setup except RE-01R and no wing), and the car felt so twitchy and a handful to drive at the limit--the rear end would keep kicking out like a bad habit. Now, even with a bit of positive angle, the car is so planted and there is none of that twitchiness at the limit. I was thinking of buying a bumpsteer kit or AP2 subframe, but not anymore! I wonder if the twitchiness of the AP1 in high speed corners is due to aerodynamic lift causing toe-out? Is that possible? 
I swapped wheels with my buddy during the last session so that I could run RE-01R for a fair comparison of the APR wing (all other variables kept equal except track temps were much hotter today), and in two laps, I was already 2.5 sec faster. I'm sure if I got more laps, I would have shaved even more time from last time I was at Buttonwillow without wing. BTW, I know someone who is selling one for a really good price.
Thank you for another awesome event!
[media]TlCicGeIXt0 [/media]
It is crazy how big of a difference the APR GTC-200 wing makes out at Buttonwillow! I was at Buttonwillow with Redline in late March (same exact setup except RE-01R and no wing), and the car felt so twitchy and a handful to drive at the limit--the rear end would keep kicking out like a bad habit. Now, even with a bit of positive angle, the car is so planted and there is none of that twitchiness at the limit. I was thinking of buying a bumpsteer kit or AP2 subframe, but not anymore!
I wonder if the twitchiness of the AP1 in high speed corners is due to aerodynamic lift causing toe-out? Is that possible? I swapped wheels with my buddy during the last session so that I could run RE-01R for a fair comparison of the APR wing (all other variables kept equal except track temps were much hotter today), and in two laps, I was already 2.5 sec faster. I'm sure if I got more laps, I would have shaved even more time from last time I was at Buttonwillow without wing. BTW, I know someone who is selling one for a really good price.
Thank you for another awesome event!
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04-19-2009, 12:02 AM
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Good job Nam!
Wing makes such a difference on the S2K...
Shameless plug: Please contact our S2K Challenge sponsors...they can hookup great pricing on wings for the S2K...
Wing makes such a difference on the S2K...
Shameless plug: Please contact our S2K Challenge sponsors...they can hookup great pricing on wings for the S2K...
04-19-2009, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by VitaRenovatio,Apr 19 2009, 12:59 AM
^ Haha, thanks! But it's only because Emilio and Dino were MIA. Where were you today?
I also took the opportunity to work on the s2k. Although I didn't get to far.....replacing the clutch in a 4WD Xterra is no joke!!!
looks like everyone had fun I wish I could've gone but I'm having fun at coachella I'll see you guys at the next one hopefully.