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Old 08-30-2012, 08:55 PM
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Default F Class Boxsters are extremely tough to pass.....

especially when you get real close..... and then bust an alternator belt......

The story of my race week-end, lost P2 and P3 due to busted belts....... time for a serpentine belt and a move to E class......

Had a great time racing with Phil, the gray boxster S in the video, he really has come a long way........

https://vimeo.com/48562514
Old 08-30-2012, 10:35 PM
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Paolo, we've had some of the best battles this year, and it's always a pleasure duking it out with you, whether I win or lose!

Any chance you'll get down to Summit Point to continue this fight?
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Phil, I am done for the season. Best of luck at SP.......
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Interesting line into 1 Phil, not sure its the best line through there as clearly makes it hard to be passed but also slows you down!!!!!
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Originally Posted by DanR
Interesting line into 1 Phil, not sure its the best line through there as clearly makes it hard to be passed but also slows you down!!!!!
+1. If you are moving over that early, the pass is going to happen anyway, its just a matter of time. Just stay left and try to out brake the guy...its more fun.
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Actually, at Tbolt a middle defensive line into T1 works because the run into T2 is so short. Definitely slows both cars down, but it makes it really hard to pass. Paolo could have tried the outside late line to get along side into T2, but a good driver has that covered.
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The F Boxster could definitely have made more use of the brakes to an advantage as well.

Phil, will be great seeing you at the Summit Club Race our home track.
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Originally Posted by Paul 996
The F Boxster could definitely have made more use of the brakes to an advantage as well.
Braking's always been a weakness of mine, and an area where Paolo absolutely excels. Something to work on for the next race!
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Phil, you have a ton more braking availble to you in that boxster, once you get comfortable that will become a huge advantage that you can leverage

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Here ya go Paulouch!

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