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Old 08-20-2011, 11:26 AM
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Default Reenlisted Fernando Pena wins Road America IMSA GT3 race

Starting on pole, Rennlister FP drove to his first victory in IMSA gt3, avoiding a wild first lap incident in Canada corner which took out a number of top runners. Showing the value of starting from pole, FP was simply "gone" when others came together behind him. Second race this afternoon right before the alms race with live timing on the Internet.
Hey, FP, does this get me a discount on the next cortisone shot to my ankle?
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Just talked to Fernando the other day. He was really excited about this race. Way to go FP!
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CONGRATS, Fernando!
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That man can deliver the damn mail in a hurry. Even before he had a coach. Now heaven help us. Great job Fernando!!!
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Chris, you are damn right about the coaching part. So maybe now YOU will get that long waited coach that you are very much due for.....

I told you at Sebring. You have the skills and courage (i.e. *****) to drive like the best, and you will....but in several years from now at the pace you are improving. Get a coach and things will happen waaaaay faster and cheaper for you. There is a fellow nearby you by the name of Cory Friedman who knows a couple of things about driving/racing....

Do I need to keep going or you get my point??

Thank you all for the kind words.

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Good job Fernando. That first win was due!
See you at Laguna!
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Originally Posted by fapena
Chris, you are damn right about the coaching part. So maybe now YOU will get that long waited coach that you are very much due for.....

I told you at Sebring. You have the skills and courage (i.e. *****) to drive like the best, and you will....but in several years from now at the pace you are improving. Get a coach and things will happen waaaaay faster and cheaper for you. There is a fellow nearby you by the name of Cory Friedman who knows a couple of things about driving/racing....

Do I need to keep going or you get my point??

Thank you all for the kind words.

FAP
Holy crap, how did you end up with my name?!?

I don't come here often but did a "Read All New Posts" and saw my name on a thread. My heart skipped a beat when I read that I had won a race in a GT3 without even participating! Now I know better...

Great name and congratulations! (oh and I have the same initials as well)
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Originally Posted by fapena
Chris, you are damn right about the coaching part. So maybe now YOU will get that long waited coach that you are very much due for.....

I told you at Sebring. You have the skills and courage (i.e. *****) to drive like the best, and you will....but in several years from now at the pace you are improving. Get a coach and things will happen waaaaay faster and cheaper for you. There is a fellow nearby you by the name of Cory Friedman who knows a couple of things about driving/racing....

Do I need to keep going or you get my point??

Thank you all for the kind words.

FAP
Another +1 for Cory.
He communicates very well, is spot-on in car setup, and is very fast in everything we've seen him drive.



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