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Old 07-26-2010 | 09:03 PM
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Especially in consideration of the thread complaining about the poor pro racing on TV this past weekend, I thought some of you might enjoy this footage. Taken from my car in yesterday's SCCA SM race at Thunderhill.

http://www.vimeo.com/13637672
Old 07-26-2010 | 09:18 PM
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ummm that last lap was interesting
Old 07-26-2010 | 09:52 PM
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wow, so how many cars wrecked behind you on the first corner?
Old 07-26-2010 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Sean F
wow, so how many cars wrecked behind you on the first corner?
looked like some carnage there!!! Some good racing after that as well!
Old 07-26-2010 | 10:38 PM
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thats exciting racing!!!! Well done!!
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Some pretty awesome racing!!!

Aren't you missing a rear view mirror?








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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
Some pretty awesome racing!!!

Aren't you missing a rear view mirror?
Huh? No. But I was missing my driver's side mirror after being the middle car of the 3 wide battle on lap 1.

More views of the 1st turn carnage, and another wreck from Saturday.
http://vimeo.com/13662670
http://vimeo.com/13656678
Old 07-26-2010 | 11:47 PM
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Loved the off-roading. You should get a mullet for the back of your helmet.

Great racing
Old 07-27-2010 | 12:44 AM
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you guys are nuts!
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I could see the off coming at the Crows nest when you followed the other car on the inside...lol...
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DP,

Great racing. Saved it for my personal review to prep for the 25 at Thunderhill.
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Here's the race from inside the #72 car (especially exciting on the 1st and last laps):
http://www.vimeo.com/13666467


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Great racing. Saved it for my personal review to prep for the 25 at Thunderhill.
What will you be driving?
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Great post and I agree that you guys are nuts. After watching the video I know why I do DE's and don't race.
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Originally Posted by rodjac
Great post and I agree that you guys are nuts. After watching the video I know why I do DE's and don't race.
you got it the wrong way around..... after watching the vid this IS the reason to race rather than DE!
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DanR: I know what you mean and I admire the drivers, but I couldn't handle it. I would brake and get out of the way when they started three wide. Just too timid I guess.


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