2012 Track Junkie Thread
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That Miata is just fast, 84 on entry to 10 and 3, 117 on the front straight and fast on exit of 2. I tried 85 once in 10, didn't work
3 and 10 are the corners you need to carry in a momentum car like that
3 and 10 are the corners you need to carry in a momentum car like that
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In other news, I just calculated that my car is 300 pounds over the weight minimum for H1. How depressing. There isnt 300 pounds to lose unless I cut out the cage and replace all the sheet metal with carbon fiber.
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From: High Knob Mountain
Originally Posted by gfacter' timestamp='1345821152' post='21961481
That Miata is just fast, 84 on entry to 10 and 3, 117 on the front straight and fast on exit of 2. I tried 85 once in 10, didn't work
3 and 10 are the corners you need to carry in a momentum car like that
3 and 10 are the corners you need to carry in a momentum car like that
In other news, I just calculated that my car is 300 pounds over the weight minimum for H1. How depressing. There isnt 300 pounds to lose unless I cut out the cage and replace all the sheet metal with carbon fiber.
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From: High Knob Mountain
This is pretty cool, to watch someone turn in way early at Summit Main (Drift car) is just weird. I could never do that.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8b0SYKKMaQ&feature=player_embedded[/media]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8b0SYKKMaQ&feature=player_embedded[/media]
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He's rolling too.
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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
Originally Posted by gfacter' timestamp='1345821152' post='21961481
That Miata is just fast, 84 on entry to 10 and 3, 117 on the front straight and fast on exit of 2. I tried 85 once in 10, didn't work
3 and 10 are the corners you need to carry in a momentum car like that
3 and 10 are the corners you need to carry in a momentum car like that
In other news, I just calculated that my car is 300 pounds over the weight minimum for H1. How depressing. There isnt 300 pounds to lose unless I cut out the cage and replace all the sheet metal with carbon fiber.
With wing you can go faster through T10. That Miata does pull nice down the straight, I think my exit speed from T10 was a couple mph faster but my terminal speed before T1 was ~110 (in my Miata).
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Neat video but the idea of their comparison was stupid. "We want to compare lap speeds between a drift/road car, but we're not going to use lap times or anything like that". What 
Like you guys said, seeing how early he was turning was weird.
Like you guys said, seeing how early he was turning was weird.
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Originally Posted by metros' timestamp='1343698953' post='21900709
What's your first name? I haven't met you at an event yet.
ringing this back to current date. Everybody still good? Any new comers? Lou you still OK with a group of s2k guys sharing your reservation?
"I am 100% in. I also don't mind sleeping on the floor if it means getting more s2k drivers down to VIR for the weekend.
NASA Oktober Fast - October 12-14th - 100% in
Budman - Lou
Iluveketchup -
Metros - Jason
Dollar - Mani
Matt?
Pete?
Kevin?
Jim - Rallycross
PJCC?
Aaron?
Uncoolron -
"
ringing this back to current date. Everybody still good? Any new comers? Lou you still OK with a group of s2k guys sharing your reservation?
"I am 100% in. I also don't mind sleeping on the floor if it means getting more s2k drivers down to VIR for the weekend.
NASA Oktober Fast - October 12-14th - 100% in
Budman - Lou
Iluveketchup -
Metros - Jason
Dollar - Mani
Matt?
Pete?
Kevin?
Jim - Rallycross
PJCC?
Aaron?
Uncoolron -
"
Sorry, but this isn't coming together as I had hoped.
Too many folks can't make it so it is a scratch. Hopefully, you guys can find an alternative. If the Lodge and Garage lofts are booked, try the waiting list. It has worked for me a few times.
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From: West Virginia
Here's an awesome short video of qualifying from the most recent NASA racing weekend --> http://vimeo.com/48118292
It involves last years NASA Mid-A SpecMiata champion and NASA Mid-A(and NASA NAtionals) SpecE30 champion, enjoy!
This might help folks like David trying to decide which direction to go, they are both fun and highly competitive series in our region!
It involves last years NASA Mid-A SpecMiata champion and NASA Mid-A(and NASA NAtionals) SpecE30 champion, enjoy!
This might help folks like David trying to decide which direction to go, they are both fun and highly competitive series in our region!
Here are the speeds:
........S2000.......Spec Miata
T1......49..............48
T3......88..............82
T4......103............97
T5......49..............46
T6......51..............47
T7......68..............63
T8......81..............77
T9......87..............83
T10....91..............84
I was on Hoosiers and the Spec Miata should have been on RA1s so I definitely had an advantage there. My lap video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FkTlSR8dVA