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Old 10-27-2008, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 38D
Now that I live in Taxachusetts, I just may have to bring the cup to an autocross
Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, why would you ever do such a thing????? I hope it wasn't voluntary.

Remember yes on Question #1 (repealing the state income tax, not that I'm foolish enough to think it would accomplish anything, but it would just be akin to flipping the bird at the state govt.)

Originally Posted by RickBetterley
I hereby rescind my offer to let you drive my track car (unless you teach me autocross).
No one informed me about this offer...

Autocross instruction from Tosi jr or sr is always available, but we need to get you out to an event! Ohhh and at the rate we seem to be aquiring track cars (refer to afor mentioned taxachusetts ) you might end up with a co driver . On that note, I figured you'd be interested to know the rusted out grey 85 Dodge Ram plow truck just officially the lowest mileage car in the family with only 130k miles.

In terms of failing at DE's, it would be due to my lack of understanding of the concept of "taking it easy", most of the "saves" or "luck" I see look more like the general attitude of the car when I'm driving.. .

Would this make the DE corner workers nervous -
(This is what happens when you have fresh Toyo's up front, 4 year old Kuhmo's on the back, have for all intents and purposes won the class for the day, and decide that after standing out in the sun all day the corner workers [autocross] need some entertainment)


(starts at 1:10ish)

I didn't consider any of those saves (well maybe at 2:00 when I run out of steering lock ), lucky, or out of control...

Although it was Auto X, we decided when setting up the course we were in a road course mood, and while there's certainly no comparison to WGI, RA, LRP, etc. at 100+, alot of the course was 70+ and in 3rd.
Old 10-28-2008, 01:19 AM
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Seriously, have you ever driven a car on track?
Old 10-28-2008, 01:31 AM
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Greg, let me answer that for you, as if it wasn't obvious.
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Old 10-28-2008, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
I still don't know exactly how I did it.

High speed shuffle steering. I didn't know it was possible.
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Originally Posted by MTosi
Would this make the DE corner workers nervous
I've seen better driving when Geoffrey got banned doing doughnuts at Limerock. Is all AX such a waste of time?
Old 10-28-2008, 08:37 AM
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Would this make the DE corner workers nervous -

Not in Green group, but these guys at track out might be crying.
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Originally Posted by James-man
High speed shuffle steering. I didn't know it was possible.
I estimated that I had turned the wheel 1 & 1/4 turns! Not really possible with your hands at 10 & 2.
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Old 10-28-2008, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg Smith
Seriously, have you ever driven a car on track?
Originally Posted by MPD47
Greg, let me answer that for you, as if it wasn't obvious.
Originally Posted by Gary R.
I've seen better driving when Geoffrey got banned doing doughnuts at Limerock. Is all AX such a waste of time?
This thread was getting boring, so I figured I'd give the DE/Club race champs a chance to assert their abundant knowledge, incredible skills and flame someone other than Poalo.....

Originally Posted by bobt993
Not in Green group, but these guys at track out might be crying.
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Good job.
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Originally Posted by Gary R.
Good job.
I wouldn't want to have you guys run out of material . Plus It doesn't take much, I know all I have to do is sit in front of the keyboard and punch anything into the computer, and it will supply enough ammo for at least a page....
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Originally Posted by MTosi
I wouldn't want to have you guys run out of material . Plus It doesn't take much, I know all I have to do is sit in front of the keyboard and punch anything into the computer, and it will supply enough ammo for at least a page....
That's just because everyone wants to see what your next avatar looks like.
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