Watkins Glen PCA Race
04-13-2005, 08:19 PM
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Michael,
E and F are always well contest at the "Clash." Although E will be a bit lighter after a "clash" of two fast 911s last year, but strong all the same.
E and F are always well contest at the "Clash." Although E will be a bit lighter after a "clash" of two fast 911s last year, but strong all the same.
04-13-2005, 09:36 PM
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HI Mike;
PM is private message. I know what you mean about learning these boards. I just learned today, after 8+ years on rennlist that MY97 is "model year 1997".
Go figure. I just looked through my track stuff and I don't have the corner maps. FYI there are driver educations on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday prior to the Clash. You could come a day early and get some laps it.
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PM is private message. I know what you mean about learning these boards. I just learned today, after 8+ years on rennlist that MY97 is "model year 1997".
Go figure. I just looked through my track stuff and I don't have the corner maps. FYI there are driver educations on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday prior to the Clash. You could come a day early and get some laps it.
Don
04-13-2005, 09:39 PM
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Mike.. One more thing. If you are looking for full fields, in most all classes, the clash is the place. Last year was my first race, in D, and I think there were 55 cars on track for my sprint race. Although not all in the same class. I think D is one of the smallest classes.
If you were familiar with the Glen you would know what I mean when I say I was not quite prepared to go 3 wide, in the middle, through the esses. Driver education will never be the same.
Don
If you were familiar with the Glen you would know what I mean when I say I was not quite prepared to go 3 wide, in the middle, through the esses. Driver education will never be the same.
Don
04-13-2005, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 993944S2
Mike.. One more thing. If you are looking for full fields, in most all classes, the clash is the place. Last year was my first race, in D, and I think there were 55 cars on track for my sprint race. Although not all in the same class. I think D is one of the smallest classes.
If you were familiar with the Glen you would know what I mean when I say I was not quite prepared to go 3 wide, in the middle, through the esses. Driver education will never be the same.
Don
If you were familiar with the Glen you would know what I mean when I say I was not quite prepared to go 3 wide, in the middle, through the esses. Driver education will never be the same.
Don
Looks like there are already 4 of us in D. WG will be my 2nd race, so I'm not expecting too much. I just hope to be in the middle somewhere (assuming they run D with E & F).
04-13-2005, 10:24 PM
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Go to www.redlinerennsport.com for a tremendous track description, turn by turn, written by John Hajny. Hope it helps. He also has a map of the track complete with elevation changes---Holy Rollercoaster Batman!!!
04-13-2005, 11:53 PM
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Colin;
There were 18 cars in D at the Clash last year. I would expect a similar turn-out this year.
Don
There were 18 cars in D at the Clash last year. I would expect a similar turn-out this year.
Don
04-14-2005, 08:16 AM
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Colin, do you have Dan Jacob's old turbo? Didn't he put that car on the podium last year in D? He's an awesome driver!
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Colin;
There were 18 cars in D at the Clash last year. I would expect a similar turn-out this year.
Don
There were 18 cars in D at the Clash last year. I would expect a similar turn-out this year.
Don
04-14-2005, 08:34 AM
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I can't wait to see you all there. No racing for me, yet, someday maybe when I become independently wealthy. But I just got married last August so I won't be spending any money on cars anytime soon. I'll probably be working check in, gridding, and timing for a bit. You'll all have at least one fan cheering you on. You'll probably see my Red 928 crusing through give me a wave. Have fun all.
Niagara Region is having our DE May 30th-31st there so stop in if you're in the area.
Niagara Region is having our DE May 30th-31st there so stop in if you're in the area.
04-14-2005, 09:43 AM
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Man, I am looking forward to The Clash. Watkins Glen has been on my wish list for some time. Let's see...18 cars in "D" class, I wonder how many were in GTC3? I'm stepping up on the power curve a bit so those practice runs will be total learning experiences.
04-14-2005, 09:51 AM
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Mac;
Sprint race results. You can count the GTC3 entries. Enduro results just below.
http://www.pca.org/pca/clubrace/2004...en/Sprint3.htm
http://www.pca.org/pca/clubrace/2004...en/Enduro7.htm
Beautiful car you have there. If you need a co-driver for the enduro..
Don
Sprint race results. You can count the GTC3 entries. Enduro results just below.
http://www.pca.org/pca/clubrace/2004...en/Sprint3.htm
http://www.pca.org/pca/clubrace/2004...en/Enduro7.htm
Beautiful car you have there. If you need a co-driver for the enduro..
Don
04-14-2005, 10:45 AM
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I would suggest heavy braking at turns 1 and 2 with a fairly cautious entrance to the esses, and don't forget to brake at the 800 marker for the entrance to the bus stop. The exit out of the bus stop is pretty slow also, so I would just coast through it. On second thought, I would brake there too. Heavy sustained braking into the Laces, you need to start braking about where the Nascar section leaves the full course, continuing the braking all the way around the apex. Finally a little bit of throttle here, followed by full braking around the toe of the boot. That's a 1st gear corner leading to a hill, so I would just leave your 944 in 1st to use all of that torque.
I would suggest heavy braking at turns 1 and 2 with a fairly cautious entrance to the esses, and don't forget to brake at the 800 marker for the entrance to the bus stop. The exit out of the bus stop is pretty slow also, so I would just coast through it. On second thought, I would brake there too. Heavy sustained braking into the Laces, you need to start braking about where the Nascar section leaves the full course, continuing the braking all the way around the apex. Finally a little bit of throttle here, followed by full braking around the toe of the boot. That's a 1st gear corner leading to a hill, so I would just leave your 944 in 1st to use all of that torque.
Seriously the Glen is pretty straightforward and not hard for an experienced driver to learn... its just that it is so fast you need to be 100% confident to drive it right... that's where the experience comes in...... have fun.
04-14-2005, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 993944S2
Mac;
Sprint race results. You can count the GTC3 entries. Enduro results just below.
http://www.pca.org/pca/clubrace/2004...en/Sprint3.htm
http://www.pca.org/pca/clubrace/2004...en/Enduro7.htm
Beautiful car you have there. If you need a co-driver for the enduro..
Don
Sprint race results. You can count the GTC3 entries. Enduro results just below.
http://www.pca.org/pca/clubrace/2004...en/Sprint3.htm
http://www.pca.org/pca/clubrace/2004...en/Enduro7.htm
Beautiful car you have there. If you need a co-driver for the enduro..
Don
Thanks for the update on the times. Let's see, 2:00 flat will be the mark it seems.
Also, thanks for the selfless offer to co-drive in the enduro. As I know what a hardship it is, I'd not wish that on you so I guess I'll drive it myself. I'd hate for you to suffer so on my behalf.