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Old 05-07-2009 | 01:00 PM
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Every now and then we get a video that truly rocks.

http://vimeo.com/4365975

This lap of VIR in a West WX10 is one of them. Its a 1:48 lap, and that's running over 100# heavier than SCCA CSR spec. Entering the uphill esses at 140 is impressive, and brushing the brakes for a 120 entry to South Bend is insane!
The WX10 is the 'spec' car for IMSA Lites L2 series. I want one.
Old 05-07-2009 | 01:18 PM
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Impressive. Thanks for sharing.
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Videos like that make me want to hop back into open wheel cars.
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That was really cool . Got to love the data information at the top of the screen too
Impressive lap and great sounds! 12,000rpm!!! (and little engine torque )
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I love how early he can get back on the power at the bottom of Hog Pen. Most of us have to wait for the compression, but he is flat out way before that. And the esses are sick!
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A lot like my videos - except on fast forward.
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That really was one of the few open laps. Those guys got black flagged every ****ing session, no joke.

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Black flagged for what?

(I'm just shocked that a black flag was thrown and I wasn't on the track...)
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Originally Posted by BrianKeithSmith
Black flagged for what?

(I'm just shocked that a black flag was thrown and I wasn't on the track...)
Hey you're just the bad boy around here!
Old 05-07-2009 | 05:55 PM
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That looks like fun. How do those times compare to a Cup or E car?
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Originally Posted by BrianKeithSmith
Black flagged for what?

(I'm just shocked that a black flag was thrown and I wasn't on the track...)
Mostly due to offs. On the test day alone, they black flagged all within the first 1-2 laps for the first 3 sessions. The group probably got less than 10 laps the entire day.

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That's why I no longer drive a Porsche
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