Best Rennlist race car drivers?
08-16-2007, 10:26 AM
#62
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Originally Posted by GREEK-TURBO-RACER
I am going to go with Mika " Flyin Finn " here . He is a blast to watch . Too bad he can't go pro right now. I'd take him.
Theo
Theo
(You're right, I won't be a pro though since I'm willing to do it for free!)
08-16-2007, 11:50 AM
#63
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Originally Posted by Flying Finn
Provide me with a car or somene who needs a co-drover and I'm in.
(You're right, I won't be a pro though since I'm willing to do it for free!)
(You're right, I won't be a pro though since I'm willing to do it for free!)
I told somebody once that I would drive the car even if it were painted pink just to get on the racetrack.
08-16-2007, 12:27 PM
#64
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Of the real racers, many can turn out a good lap time. However, the consistant ones, that also make the good decisions, (strategy, car preservation, as well as car control in off line traffic situations) usually win the races. Kind of like a quaterback. Lots of top quaterbacks can throw a football far, throw a football through a hanging tire while running, but what happens in the game separates the good from the great.
Mk
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
IMHO that's what separates the real racer from the talented driver.
08-16-2007, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Seth Thomas
I told somebody once that I would drive the car even if it were painted pink just to get on the racetrack.
I don't care what it is, Spec Miata or ALMS...you paint the car pink and cover the costs, I'll show up and drive. As little as I've been behind the wheel lately, the pink car will be the least of my worries.
08-16-2007, 12:49 PM
#66
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You two ought to get a room, filled with pink, frilly things. 
08-16-2007, 12:52 PM
#68
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Have Seth pay for it. That's how he rolls.
08-16-2007, 12:52 PM
#69
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Originally Posted by Seth Thomas
You are definitely a true racecar driver. Willing to jump in any car with anybody just to get a drive. I am the same way.
I told somebody once that I would drive the car even if it were painted pink just to get on the racetrack.
I told somebody once that I would drive the car even if it were painted pink just to get on the racetrack.
Originally Posted by Bryan Watts
Seth my pal, it seems we think alike. I've actually taken it a step further and stated that I would wear a pink driving suit, race a pink car, paint the rig pink, and call my team the pink pansies if someone else would just foot the bill. I shared that during my interview for my current job (when asked the "if you could do anything" question) and it is now the ice breaker for every other interview we do. I think they thought I was kidding...
I don't care what it is, Spec Miata or ALMS...you paint the car pink and cover the costs, I'll show up and drive. As little as I've been behind the wheel lately, the pink car will be the least of my worries.
I don't care what it is, Spec Miata or ALMS...you paint the car pink and cover the costs, I'll show up and drive. As little as I've been behind the wheel lately, the pink car will be the least of my worries.
08-16-2007, 01:38 PM
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So, there is the performance bar for a top pro drive. Run a top 5 Speed World-Challenge Touring car time, with a 280hp 2600lb car? 
Sounds about right. Was that on slicks?
mk
Sounds about right. Was that on slicks?
mk
Originally Posted by 38D
This is for the best Rennlist driver, and Keith doesn't post (though I do think he is one of the best PCA racers ever...2 flat at Watkins Glen in a GT4R car does not lie!).
You can say that all you want, but 2:05 at Watkins Glen in a 280hp/2600lbs car is a top pro level time.
You can say that all you want, but 2:05 at Watkins Glen in a 280hp/2600lbs car is a top pro level time.
08-16-2007, 01:38 PM
#71
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Originally Posted by Bryan Watts
Seth my pal, it seems we think alike. I've actually taken it a step further and stated that I would wear a pink driving suit, race a pink car, paint the rig pink, and call my team the pink pansies if someone else would just foot the bill.
08-16-2007, 01:55 PM
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08-16-2007, 02:53 PM
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Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
08-16-2007, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mkd944
Another favorite (even though he's only had a few posts) is Randy Pobst.
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