Central Texas Fun Run!
#31
Drifting
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What a beautiful day. The weather couldn't have been better!! As usual, it was great to see everybody. Met Brian's wife, Becky, and their neighbor, who was alowed to come even though he doesn't own a Porsche (not his fault, just not enough exposure). Great to meet you Greg. George and Kerry were there as well as Matt, James, and myself. Keith, really, that car of yours NEEDS to be driven, we'll even come drive it for you!
We got started around 10:00 @ IHOP (Brian almost didn't get to eat *again*) Took some pics in a parking lot behind IHOP and headed out!
First stop was a Chevron where I almost paid for James' gas. How often do you look out and see more that one 944? Took 1314 West toward Conroe. As we turned onto Hwy 105, Matt is hanging out of James' open sunroof to get some video, as we drove past the ONLY law enforcement officer of the day. Thankfully, he decided not to stop James/Matt.
Lots of traffic in Conroe. People going to the lake? Nice little drive as the flat coastal terrain changed to hilly wooded landscapes.
The fun was definately had on Hwy 149 as you travel through the Sam Houston National Forest. Lots of twisties, and hills. The only thing better would have been for us to be the ONLY ones on the road. After a quick picture stop, it was on to the bustling metropolis of Richards Texas, population 310.
Maps are usually pretty reliable, but the Texas Dept. of Transportion is as always, less dependable. One of the primary roads on our planned route was only partially repaved. Not wanting to suffer rock chips and broken windshields ($750 a pop). It was back to Richards to find an alternate route.
When we made it to Hwy 30 which connects Huntsville to Bryan/College Station, it was time for some "leg stretching". My spedo, which is off by some amount or another said north of 110. Which proved to be enough to lengthen the crack in Brians windshield by a couple of inches. (Sorry!)
When we got into Bryan and turned onto hwy 6 headed toward Texas World Speedway, Matt just flat OPENS up the Miata. We all enentually arrived at TWS and spent the rest of the day walking about the paddock and talking, and taking pictures. Hey did anybody else get sunburned?
Thanks for the great turnout. It is always a great time when we get togher. Watch for people to post pictures soon. Right Matt, James, Geo?
We got started around 10:00 @ IHOP (Brian almost didn't get to eat *again*) Took some pics in a parking lot behind IHOP and headed out!
First stop was a Chevron where I almost paid for James' gas. How often do you look out and see more that one 944? Took 1314 West toward Conroe. As we turned onto Hwy 105, Matt is hanging out of James' open sunroof to get some video, as we drove past the ONLY law enforcement officer of the day. Thankfully, he decided not to stop James/Matt.
Lots of traffic in Conroe. People going to the lake? Nice little drive as the flat coastal terrain changed to hilly wooded landscapes.
The fun was definately had on Hwy 149 as you travel through the Sam Houston National Forest. Lots of twisties, and hills. The only thing better would have been for us to be the ONLY ones on the road. After a quick picture stop, it was on to the bustling metropolis of Richards Texas, population 310.
Maps are usually pretty reliable, but the Texas Dept. of Transportion is as always, less dependable. One of the primary roads on our planned route was only partially repaved. Not wanting to suffer rock chips and broken windshields ($750 a pop). It was back to Richards to find an alternate route.
When we made it to Hwy 30 which connects Huntsville to Bryan/College Station, it was time for some "leg stretching". My spedo, which is off by some amount or another said north of 110. Which proved to be enough to lengthen the crack in Brians windshield by a couple of inches. (Sorry!)
When we got into Bryan and turned onto hwy 6 headed toward Texas World Speedway, Matt just flat OPENS up the Miata. We all enentually arrived at TWS and spent the rest of the day walking about the paddock and talking, and taking pictures. Hey did anybody else get sunburned?
Thanks for the great turnout. It is always a great time when we get togher. Watch for people to post pictures soon. Right Matt, James, Geo?
#32
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Greg and I hooked onto the bumper of a suburban (Texas Caddy) doing 90 down HWY 6. That's why I never saw you guys again after we took the on-ramp. We kept it at 90-95 all the way to Hempstead. Hit 290 and were right in the middle of a pack of AC Cobras (5 of 'em). It seems everybody had their toys out today. The S2K that just came off the track was tail-end charlie in our little convoy.
It really was a good day. Beautiful weather. Just perfect. As always, glad to see everyone.
Becki admitted she had fun today.
It really was a good day. Beautiful weather. Just perfect. As always, glad to see everyone.
Becki admitted she had fun today.
#33
Race Director
Originally posted by Kevin Baker
We got started around 10:00 @ IHOP (Brian almost didn't get to eat *again*) Took some pics in a parking lot behind IHOP and headed out!
We got started around 10:00 @ IHOP (Brian almost didn't get to eat *again*) Took some pics in a parking lot behind IHOP and headed out!
Originally posted by Kevin Baker
The fun was definately had on Hwy 149 as you travel through the Sam Houston National Forest. Lots of twisties, and hills. The only thing better would have been for us to be the ONLY ones on the road.
The fun was definately had on Hwy 149 as you travel through the Sam Houston National Forest. Lots of twisties, and hills. The only thing better would have been for us to be the ONLY ones on the road.
Originally posted by Kevin Baker
Thanks for the great turnout. It is always a great time when we get togher. Watch for people to post pictures soon. Right Matt, James, Geo?
Thanks for the great turnout. It is always a great time when we get togher. Watch for people to post pictures soon. Right Matt, James, Geo?
Photos to follow.
#42
Drifting
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Great pics! Thanks George! I want the "photo op" as my avatar. Can you email it to me? kevin.-baker@sbcglobal.net or KevinBaker@Rennlist.net
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Nice pics George. Very nice.
Now, we'd better start thinking about your idea of a wrenching party on your track car. You know my schedule gets booked at least 6 weeks in advance. You were thinking of something Friday after Thanksgiving? I may be available.
I was a little less than perfectly happy with my handling today. I may be replacing all the suspendy-bits under mine very, very soon.
This tweaking process has no end.
Now, we'd better start thinking about your idea of a wrenching party on your track car. You know my schedule gets booked at least 6 weeks in advance. You were thinking of something Friday after Thanksgiving? I may be available.
I was a little less than perfectly happy with my handling today. I may be replacing all the suspendy-bits under mine very, very soon.
This tweaking process has no end.
#44
Race Director
Originally posted by Kevin Baker
Great pics! Thanks George! I want the "photo op" as my avatar. Can you email it to me? kevin.-baker@sbcglobal.net or KevinBaker@Rennlist.net
Great pics! Thanks George! I want the "photo op" as my avatar. Can you email it to me? kevin.-baker@sbcglobal.net or KevinBaker@Rennlist.net
Do you have the ability to resize or would you like me to resize it for you?
#45
Race Director
Originally posted by Red1
Nice pics George. Very nice.
Now, we'd better start thinking about your idea of a wrenching party on your track car. You know my schedule gets booked at least 6 weeks in advance. You were thinking of something Friday after Thanksgiving? I may be available.
I was a little less than perfectly happy with my handling today. I may be replacing all the suspendy-bits under mine very, very soon.
This tweaking process has no end.
Nice pics George. Very nice.
Now, we'd better start thinking about your idea of a wrenching party on your track car. You know my schedule gets booked at least 6 weeks in advance. You were thinking of something Friday after Thanksgiving? I may be available.
I was a little less than perfectly happy with my handling today. I may be replacing all the suspendy-bits under mine very, very soon.
This tweaking process has no end.
Otherwise, it sounds great to me.