Deputy dog ran 2:23.94 at Sebring
11-18-2011, 09:54 AM
#123
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Was that during his instructor check out ride on Saturday? 
Your days are numbered! Be prepared to move over when the rumble bee comes coasting past you in your cheater 996 
It's fear that drives their negativity. They know it won't be long before Team Ireland and Team Greece will be all over them. It's just a matter of time at this point
It's fear that drives their negativity. They know it won't be long before Team Ireland and Team Greece will be all over them. It's just a matter of time at this point
11-18-2011, 09:57 AM
#124
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11-18-2011, 10:01 AM
#125
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I don't think you ever got close enough to Erik to really benefit from looking at him and following his line and ape his braking points too much so him being rabbit was really just motivational.
IMHO you did it all on your own, Hooters or not.
IMHO you did it all on your own, Hooters or not.
11-18-2011, 10:11 AM
#126
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I spent the better part early yesterday morning emailing every track oriented toyo retailer regarding 315 rears. Nothing... They're all gone. Not sure what I'm going to with RA coming up next weekend. While I really like the hoosiers, they're a horrible value for a DE guy. I got a whopping 4 days out of them, with the last day them being very mediocre.
You think so?
You think so?
Thank god there are no pictures of me like that...
11-18-2011, 10:17 AM
#128
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In NASCAR there is something called drafting. I won't explain it here, if you need to know, buy a PS3 and GT5, read, play, and you will understand the concept.
That Yellow GT3 was drafting a wide body 2010 GT3 RS that is capable to create an empty spot of Zero wind resistance behind.
There is another 0.7 secs on Izzone's RS around Sebring, basic autocross line at T7 and around T10/T11, I will know more when I get his data, but if I were Reter, I would be thinking about buying more cheater parts, because Izzone is getting to the Zone.
A 2:24 lap in the heaviest GT3 ever made (the U.S. version 2007 GT3 with mandatory sunroof), plus extra pendulum weight from a gigantic trailer hitch, is respectable and solid from every standpoint, drafting or not.
I'm now a club member of the "I drove flat out through Bishop"
That Yellow GT3 was drafting a wide body 2010 GT3 RS that is capable to create an empty spot of Zero wind resistance behind.
There is another 0.7 secs on Izzone's RS around Sebring, basic autocross line at T7 and around T10/T11, I will know more when I get his data, but if I were Reter, I would be thinking about buying more cheater parts, because Izzone is getting to the Zone.
A 2:24 lap in the heaviest GT3 ever made (the U.S. version 2007 GT3 with mandatory sunroof), plus extra pendulum weight from a gigantic trailer hitch, is respectable and solid from every standpoint, drafting or not.
I'm now a club member of the "I drove flat out through Bishop"
11-18-2011, 10:21 AM
#129
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Andrew, nice job! I just watched your video.
Your second lap was much better. You were definitely carrying more speed in Bishops and braking later for 17.
I still can't believe I didn't get a single clear lap in both Chin and PCA events
Your second lap was much better. You were definitely carrying more speed in Bishops and braking later for 17.
I still can't believe I didn't get a single clear lap in both Chin and PCA events
11-18-2011, 10:21 AM
#130
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I spent the better part early yesterday morning emailing every track oriented toyo retailer regarding 315 rears. Nothing... They're all gone. Not sure what I'm going to with RA coming up next weekend. While I really like the hoosiers, they're a horrible value for a DE guy. I got a whopping 4 days out of them, with the last day them being very mediocre.
11-18-2011, 10:31 AM
#131
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I finally made Instructor at PCA this weekend. I actually enjoy teaching people at the track, so I was pretty pumped. Obviously the decrease in sign up fee's and faster run groups are definitely a added bonus....
Now to the excruciating post....
As much is it pains me to write this, DeputyDog ran multiple 2:23's this weekend. I ran multiple 2:24's in traffic, so as of right now, the dirty Irishman faster.
On a side note: I am breaking into Peter and Randy's garage's and stealing their RA1 surplus.
Now to the excruciating post....
As much is it pains me to write this, DeputyDog ran multiple 2:23's this weekend. I ran multiple 2:24's in traffic, so as of right now, the dirty Irishman faster.
On a side note: I am breaking into Peter and Randy's garage's and stealing their RA1 surplus.
Congrats again on making instructor. Welcome to the wonderful world of cheap DE's. Now you can roll your reg fees into your tire budget
We need to start campaigning on getting you cross approved with chin and pboc.Personally I really enjoy instructing. I did a ton of training when I was in the narcotics unit and it felt great to watch someone progress from being a newb into a full blown undercover machine.
Same goes for DE instructing. I had some great experiences when I first started. Well, the first one wasn't so great. ViperBob was my instructor. That wasn't the bad part believe it or not
Brake master cylinder went bad on our second lap with Bob driving. Pedal to the floor, no brakes whatsoever. Bob managed to limp it back and I went home on a flat bed. Despite all that, he managed to get me some rides in Tom Kerr's (frightening) and Terry Reidell's (even more frightening) cars that day. Even though it sucked *** being trailered home, Bob showed me a great time regardless, and I came back. Again, and again, and again.Even though its a lot of extra work, I enjoy seeing students I've had come back and tell me how they're doing and how much fun they're having at the track. There were a bunch of instructors that took the time to show me how to drive around Sebring without killing anyone or myself, so it's nice being able to return the favor. And obviously the free reg fees don't suck either
11-18-2011, 10:38 AM
#132
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Same goes for DE instructing. I had some great experiences when I first started. Well, the first one wasn't so great. ViperBob was my instructor. That wasn't the bad part believe it or not Brake master cylinder went bad on our second lap with Bob driving. Pedal to the floor, no brakes whatsoever. Bob managed to limp it back and I went home on a flat bed. Despite all that, he managed to get me some rides in Tom Kerr's (frightening) and Terry Reidell's (even more frightening) cars that day. Even though it sucked *** being trailered home, Bob showed me a great time regardless, and I came back. Again, and again, and again.
Brake master cylinder went bad on our second lap with Bob driving. Pedal to the floor, no brakes whatsoever. Bob managed to limp it back and I went home on a flat bed. Despite all that, he managed to get me some rides in Tom Kerr's (frightening) and Terry Reidell's (even more frightening) cars that day. Even though it sucked *** being trailered home, Bob showed me a great time regardless, and I came back. Again, and again, and again.
11-18-2011, 10:40 AM
#133
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That hitch is my good luck charm. It's never coming off.
You're very welcome. Thanks for hooking me up with the trailer. Although I still smell like garlic from that steak
Had you been in the fiat the roles would have been reversed for sure. I'm still not sure when you found the time to put painters tape scud stripes on your coxster
One more reason I'm leaving the hitch on 
I'm happy that i was there first to tow Deputy along a little (nothing like having a rabbit to chase) and then to make The Greek's blood boil upon hearing Deputy's lap times that he put his foot down, grew a set and got to business. Good times this weekend. Deputy, thanks again for dinner.
It was fun being passed by Deputy. I would get a run out of T16 and give him many point by, but he would not take them, guy is too proud to pass me on a straight with the extra 120Hp, instead he would take the pass at T17 to show, it is not power that got him to catch my lousy Coxster, but handling.
11-18-2011, 11:22 AM
#134
Race Director
Plus ya gotta remember Deputy Dog is technically now a "$$$professional$$$) instructor.
ViperBob...what is it with you and brakes???!!! LOL
ViperBob...what is it with you and brakes???!!! LOL
11-18-2011, 04:19 PM
#135
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After seeing the video, Erik was too far to be an official rabbit, so hats off to you. That was a very clean lap.
You know Randy is secretly concerned about our recent progress. His dust plume tactics are ineffective....
You know Randy is secretly concerned about our recent progress. His dust plume tactics are ineffective....