A thread with the title Purple Haze Got Promoted to Black suggested that we try to match Rennlist user names with real names (and our cars). The idea is that we can recognize each other at the track. Great idea - so good that I think we should have a dedicated thread.
So, my suggestion is that active DE participants post the following: My suggestion is that we do this by region in order to keep the volume manageable.
If this is a good idea, feel free to copy it for other regions.
Here's mine:

User Name: RickBetterley
Real Name: Rick Betterley (that was easy)
Run Group: Red (instructor)
#861
Tracks:
Watkins Glen
Mont Tremblant
New Hampshire
Lime Rock
VIR
Calabogie (soon)

 

OK, maybe this was a lousy idea.

 

Some guys can't post their real name because of child support and traffic violations..........

 

Personally I think it is a good idea. Here is my info.

User Name: BostonDMD
Real Name: Paolo
Run Group: Yellow (solo)
#65
Tracks: (so far)
New Hampshire
Lime Rock

Picture of my new track car, soon to come

 

Insurance agents, warranty compliance people, etc. - plenty of other reasons to not disclose in a public forum. I thought I'd add some levity to the issue by saying "OK guys, I know you are all shy, but I'll be the first to post a photo of me..." and it was with helmet and shades.

There is a way though... At least here in CT if we all go to PCA meetings we can do something to indicate we are RL guys. I did it at the Tech Tactics - wrote an RL on my name tag and had Deanski from the 997 forum find me...

 

Hi Ron
I never knew Rennlist was such a secretive place :>}
Now, posting pictures of crashed cars at LRP; that I wouldn't do (though the intent was sound).

 

Years ago I posted my name, my email was directly linked, etc. Then I started reading true stories about Insurance companies and car makers that would send their "people" to the DEs in the area and take photos of cars (license plates), read the forums, and then when guys would show up at the dealer for warranty work (or if a claim was made), they'd be handed copies of their own posts on the web, photos of them at the track, etc. I'm not saying this is common, but it sure got me thinking that some anonymity is probably not a bad idea.

Nonetheless, I like getting to know my fellow DE enthusiasts...

Ron
Porsche 997s bone stock on streets, R-comps on the way
Number 601
Black Run Group (exploring becoming an instructor)
Tracks: Home = Lime Rock, 2nd Home = Watkins Glen, Others (in order of favorites) = VIR, NHIS, IRP, Roebling Road, BeaveRun, and tied for last are Summit Point Shenandoah (like a Kart track) and Nelson Ledges.

 

Hey Boston, get that thing PPI'd yet? And where is the LRP video?

 

I hear you; maybe I was right that it was a dumb idea (which I stole from another thread when I thought it was a good idea).
Its easier when you drive an older, out of warranty car with specific track insurance, I guess.
Thanks for your thoughts; they are good ones.

 

PPI wiil be performed on Monday, wish me luck!
After reviewing my LRP video, let me just say that the Rob, the pro. coach was well worthed his fees and then some....

I will say no more.......

 

Good idea....

 

I don't think I have much to worry about since my car's warranty expired 39 years ago........

User Name: BUTZIP (as in Butzi Porsche, 'F' the 3rd)
Real Name: Peter Baldauf
Run Group: Yellow (solo)
Car # - 353
Tracks: (so far)
- Lime Rock
- Talledega

 

Didn't I see you at LRP this past week-end ?......

 

Yes you did, in fact this pic was from Saturday.

HI!!!

If you look closely, your car in the attached pic #65. Hope that shoe polish came off you doors!!!

 

Good picture of the work that LRP is doing outside the essess