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Old 05-12-2011, 09:53 PM
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I was watching the weather and it sounded great; I sure did miss it.
The good news is my transmission doesn't need much work; new synchros for 1st, third, and fourth. I'm going to redo the rations for 3rd through 6 while we are in there.
Can't wait to get it back and on track.
Glad you all had fun.
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Trying to find out how Mike and Baron did in the Grand-Am Cayman...
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Originally Posted by Gary R.
Trying to find out how Mike and Baron did in the Grand-Am Cayman...
They were spending most of their time on setting up the suspension as the car was not handling well. As things got better they ran a 2:06.xx and by the end of the 2 days I heard they ran a 2:04.xx
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It was a great event. Big thanks to Peter and Simon for their effort, the volunteers who kept things organized and moving along, and all the respectful drivers (if you were a bone-head driver... well, I won't go there... ) being mindful of the different skill levels and speeds on the track!

Seriously, it was only a good event because all the participants made it a good event!
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On behalf of the Hudson Champlain Region, Don, Jim, Van and myself would like to thank everyone for two great days at the Glen. We hope all involved had a great time. Both our pro coaches, Peter Argetsinger and Simon Kirkby commented on the high level of driving skill they witnessed during the event. They both did a fantastic job coaching and Peter with the help of Simon gave a very entertaining and educational talk at the dinner on Wednesday night.

If anyone has any comments or ideas on how to improve the event in the future please feel free to email me at president@hcp-pca.com I would be happy to hear from you.

I had the opportunity to take some photos on Wednesday morning of both the Cups and Saucers groups. Photos can be found at http://gallery.me.com/aambrosi#100022 Please feel free to download any photos you like.

Thank you again for supporting our event!

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THANK YOU Aaron, Van, Jim and Don and all of HCR for running an amazing event. 7 hours of track time, great group of people, and beautiful weather.

I had Peter as a coach and he changed the way I look at the carousel. Nice. I had the pleasure of meeting VR as well. Next time around perhaps?

It was just a fantastic event. Nice job guys! I'll be back.

Btw, great pics Aaron!
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Great to see you all, sorry I had to leave early. Thanks for a great event, Van, thanks for the Traqmate seminar...very useful. One guy seemed pleased with the feedback about his trail braking vs. his partner's :-)
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Originally Posted by Coochas
.....Btw, great pics Aaron!

Dave, It's doesn't look like you missed a single bug!
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Dave, It's doesn't look like you missed a single bug!
I cleaned my windshield every other session....at least! I didn't notice any flies in the garage area but we all seemed to be doing the 'kills bugs fast' thing.
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Originally Posted by Driver8
They were spending most of their time on setting up the suspension as the car was not handling well. As things got better they ran a 2:06.xx and by the end of the 2 days I heard they ran a 2:04.xx
I can tell you, bein on track with it, especially yesterday that car was hooked the **** UP!

Great to meet you, see Van, meed Dave, etc etc etc.
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
I can tell you, bein on track with it, especially yesterday that car was hooked the **** UP!

Great to meet you, see Van, meed Dave, etc etc etc.
You must have been behind it when Barron was driving...
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Many thanks to the organizers...this is a class event. Wonderful people, format and, of course, PERFECT Glen weather! I will be back...
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Originally Posted by Gary R.
You must have been behind it when Barron was driving...
LMAO! Not sure, since I don't know those guys. But the car was so stable & composed in so many places (besides being fast). I was impressed....

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Old 05-14-2011, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
LMAO! Not sure, sisnce I don't know those guys. But the car was so stable & composed in so many places (besides being fast). I was impressed....
Watch them at LRP and WG Conti races!!! Noble Racing entry. It was Baron Jacobs and Mike Iapaluccio doing the driving over the last couple of days.

http://rennpoints.com/driverhistory/...h=Baron+Jacobs
http://rennpoints.com/driverhistory/...ael+Iapaluccio
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Thanks, Fred. Yeah, I knew which team, I just don't know them personally, and wasn't sure who was driving the car each time I saw it. But the car got better & better from my views over the 2 days.

See you at the Glen in 2 weeks!!


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