PCA Mid Ohio Club Race 8-17-12
08-20-2012, 12:49 PM
#137
Burning Brakes
Holy crap your car just snapped frank......thats crazy how quick it goes around....
Sorry for all those that had damage, i know how that goes.
ill get some vids up soon.
Congrats on the Win Jack...stupid pits haha...i didnt know you had won till i went to go see Jim and he said too bad all that fighting was for 4 an 5th...i said HUH???...we battled the entire enduro and i just didnt have the tire to keep up...
great weekend overall...thats a really funy track to race on...thought i would miss the chicane but really liked it without it.
Sorry for all those that had damage, i know how that goes.
ill get some vids up soon.
Congrats on the Win Jack...stupid pits haha...i didnt know you had won till i went to go see Jim and he said too bad all that fighting was for 4 an 5th...i said HUH???...we battled the entire enduro and i just didnt have the tire to keep up...
great weekend overall...thats a really funy track to race on...thought i would miss the chicane but really liked it without it.
08-20-2012, 01:10 PM
#139
I went past T11(?) and #817 (blue/silver boxster) was in the tires on drivers right and looked pretty bad. At the end of Thunder Valley, there was NOT a "Pits Closed" sign. I wasn't smart/quick enough to jump into the pits. I picked up the Double Yellow at S/F. Bummer for me...
- Jim
PS: And Kudo to the tracker workers. Did they get some track workers from Road America? I was really amazed they went out and pulled cars out of the gravel during the sprints with only a local yellow.
08-20-2012, 01:29 PM
#140
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OMG, Frank that was a wild ride. I guess you came back on track or did another car go off to the right?
It was looking like a really good move up to the point of no return.
The tub is totaled? Have you had it on a lift for inspection. I think reinforcement at that mounting is legal.
I thought is was going to be a brake gremlin again. That issue may be resolved now.
It was looking like a really good move up to the point of no return.
The tub is totaled? Have you had it on a lift for inspection. I think reinforcement at that mounting is legal.
I thought is was going to be a brake gremlin again. That issue may be resolved now.
08-20-2012, 01:44 PM
#141
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I'll concede that the Pro course provides a better passing opportunity, but it's not like the Club course offers no opportunity to pass. I get inside people entering the Keyhole from the Chicane ALL THE TIME. Plus, the Chicane is fun as hell (and certainly more challenging).
It was also a good decision to move the date. There was a great turnout this year. It was nice to see the paddock full again.
08-20-2012, 01:55 PM
#142
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Congrats on the Win Jack...stupid pits haha...i didnt know you had won till i went to go see Jim and he said too bad all that fighting was for 4 an 5th...i said HUH???...we battled the entire enduro and i just didnt have the tire to keep up...
great weekend overall...thats a really funy track to race on...thought i would miss the chicane but really liked it without it.
great weekend overall...thats a really funy track to race on...thought i would miss the chicane but really liked it without it.
Ugghhh...
I went past T11(?) and #817 (blue/silver boxster) was in the tires on drivers right and looked pretty bad. At the end of Thunder Valley, there was NOT a "Pits Closed" sign. I wasn't smart/quick enough to jump into the pits. I picked up the Double Yellow at S/F. Bummer for me...
- Jim
PS: And Kudo to the tracker workers. Did they get some track workers from Road America? I was really amazed they went out and pulled cars out of the gravel during the sprints with only a local yellow.
I went past T11(?) and #817 (blue/silver boxster) was in the tires on drivers right and looked pretty bad. At the end of Thunder Valley, there was NOT a "Pits Closed" sign. I wasn't smart/quick enough to jump into the pits. I picked up the Double Yellow at S/F. Bummer for me...
- Jim
PS: And Kudo to the tracker workers. Did they get some track workers from Road America? I was really amazed they went out and pulled cars out of the gravel during the sprints with only a local yellow.
Yes, I couldn't believe I was able to get in the pits (with at least 2 other cars) before the double-yellow. It was pretty exciting.
And I also agree with the rescue crews... seemingly from Road America. It was impressive and appreciated.
08-20-2012, 02:00 PM
#143
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My first time to Mid Ohio and we ran the sports car course thursday for test and tune and the Pro course for the race. Pro course is way better. MO has enough twisties it doesn't need a damn chicane.
08-20-2012, 02:04 PM
#144
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Did anyone get video of me spinning on the pace lap of the enduro ? 
At least I wasn't alone ..... 
( I think I counted at least 2 others )
At least I wasn't alone ..... ( I think I counted at least 2 others )
08-20-2012, 02:10 PM
#145
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Brent - just checked Mylaps - looked like you had a nice weekend with a 1st & 2nd Brent - well done!
Nice to see some Spec Boxsters turning out, and putting up some respectable lap times, as well.
Nice to see some Spec Boxsters turning out, and putting up some respectable lap times, as well.
08-20-2012, 03:52 PM
#146
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08-20-2012, 04:04 PM
#147
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Good times this weekend. I had a rear drop link break in Sprint 1. Ran sprint two for a few laps but the bar was banging on the frame so I parked it. Anyway, can't wait to get the car dialed in and I'm really looking forward to running all of 2013 in the same.
Awesome weather.
Awesome weather.
08-20-2012, 04:58 PM
#148
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Right rear sway bar mount failed exactly at initial turn in. The factory sheet metal there has always looked suspect for the big bars we run so I always inspect that area carefully when the tires are off and I did that morning when I was fixing the brakes (again). I asked my mechanic yesterday whether anyone cuts off the factory mount and uses aftermarket and he told me that he doesn't think that is legal in stock class and that they usually just weld them back on when the fail and they end up stronger because of metal added during welding. Other 911 racers may want to consider that kind of reinforcement before they fail.
Hunt, can you use some your voodoo mojo (demonstrated in the Summit Point thread) to good use and banish my curse?
Hunt, can you use some your voodoo mojo (demonstrated in the Summit Point thread) to good use and banish my curse?
08-20-2012, 05:05 PM
#149
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Frank, I am almost positive you won't run afoul of the rules with the Wevo sway bar mount. All it is is stronger and safer and I think a whole lot of 911's run them. It's not performance enhancing unless you consider not crashing a performance advantage?
08-20-2012, 05:38 PM
#150
Burning Brakes
The mount reinforcements from Wevo are weld on in place of the flimsy sheet metal mounts, and I wouldn't run with them stock. Placement is exactly the same as stock (not that it would change anything). If those are against the rules then NJ will be my last PCA race as I won't risk my life over what would be a really stupid rule... to be honest I thought every 911 has been upgraded to the safer mounts by now.... glad you weren't hurt Frank.
Anybody have a good roller for sale? I have one out-of-this world Euro 3.0 to stuff in it and get back out there if you take MasterCard. You heard of check book racing? Well, yea, I have become the opposite.