Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
Dry, warm and fast. They said the track was running a second or so faster than average. A reasonable turnout. 11 cars in total although we slipped BB and Chris' 944 in later. Carnage was relatively light. Neil blew the rear window out of his 944 and Tony had an intake Plenum issue with his Cayman. No accidents as such. BB ran 1.26.22 under Chris M's driving. The other Integras were in the 1.25.xx range. You will need to watch your mirrors!!!
Had breakfast with the early 911 group. Don't think it's helping with my want for an air cooled car...
Thanks Michael. Normally I'd be able to shrug it off and say "ah well I'll take the 964 north for my summer runs". That's what I'm mostly pissed about. 4 weeks in the middle of northland and no fast runs, getting my thrills watching videos on my ipad.
First world problems aye. Ha ha.
Hope that family is well mate and you get out in that sweet 944 occasionally.
First world problems aye. Ha ha.
Hope that family is well mate and you get out in that sweet 944 occasionally.
RSG 2Kcup 14Dec2014
Both cars passed both race day and 2Kcup scrutineering - yay!!
That's James Watson, the man behind 2Kcup in the red - great guy but obviously an alien species running pure antifreeze for blood. Brilliant field but wet, with racing being halted at times for incidents or weather:
Our cars stayed tidy but turn 1 made for interesting viewing. Mark Mallard's car took possibly the widest ever line out over the kitty litter and quite a few other cars got loose, including one that spun to park in mid-track and some red 2 door that fishtailed left right left spectacularly at entry and pulled off the world's ugliest drift to make it around. Won't name names but there were collective sighs of disappointment from watchers who'd thought an epic shunt was a cert:
The natural order of things was maintained, with Herman pushed out into the rain to keep the H cars dry:
John came back in from his first Herman session buzzing as he'd put all to the sword before Herman's invincible AWD - passing around the outside of the sweeper etc.
BB got a look over again as well from the 2K cup scrutineers as a potential back up car. They made encouraging noises about her fitness but some fiddling may be called for:
I was one of the majority who were ineligible to race on the day, but everyone took it on the chin as a learning experience. Thrashed the bucket racer on Saturday so still got some track time in this weekend...
Last edited by 996tnz; 12-14-2014 at 10:18 PM.
I can go on record as being absolutely over wet track days.
The difference between Saturday and Sunday was like night and day. In hindsight it would be even worse if it was dry on Sunday given the muck up over the driver registration.
So much work to get licenses etc and then be denied on the day. There is a considerable cost as well with garaging etc. Lesson learned. Chris saw it through to the end. A trooper and drive the last race in atrocious conditions with a steamed up windscreen.
Anyway, the cars are back in their garages, fuel tanks full and ready to drive, with a few tweaks I will do soon when I feel like a drive to HD.
There are plenty of opportunities ahead to enjoy the cars. I'll just put this in the past and move on. Saturday gave a glimpse of the fun to come, especially if BB joins in.
The difference between Saturday and Sunday was like night and day. In hindsight it would be even worse if it was dry on Sunday given the muck up over the driver registration.
So much work to get licenses etc and then be denied on the day. There is a considerable cost as well with garaging etc. Lesson learned. Chris saw it through to the end. A trooper and drive the last race in atrocious conditions with a steamed up windscreen.
Anyway, the cars are back in their garages, fuel tanks full and ready to drive, with a few tweaks I will do soon when I feel like a drive to HD.
There are plenty of opportunities ahead to enjoy the cars. I'll just put this in the past and move on. Saturday gave a glimpse of the fun to come, especially if BB joins in.
I can go on record as being absolutely over wet track days...Chris saw it through to the end. A trooper and drive the last race in atrocious conditions with a steamed up windscreen. Anyway, the cars are back in their garages, fuel tanks full and ready to drive, with a few tweaks I will do soon when I feel like a drive to HD.
There are plenty of opportunities ahead to enjoy the cars. I'll just put this in the past and move on. Saturday gave a glimpse of the fun to come, especially if BB joins in.
ChrisB must almost be feeling tracked out after his various recent events?
The Dunlops have transformed BB. As much fun as she was squealing, she can now run with the vtecs on Playdays. 1.26.22 is fast enough to run high up in the slow group at 2k cup.
The misting is a result of no air flow. We lost the fans with the cage installation. As we can count on speed, we should be able to duct in some dry air and importantly expel the moist air. Opening windows doesn't work in the rain! There is a fan on trademe designed for this, but we have run out of money. Perversely that is good as we have to be inventive.
The misting is a result of no air flow. We lost the fans with the cage installation. As we can count on speed, we should be able to duct in some dry air and importantly expel the moist air. Opening windows doesn't work in the rain! There is a fan on trademe designed for this, but we have run out of money. Perversely that is good as we have to be inventive.
"RSG dominated the new 2Kcross"
"Dastardly Dirk's dodgy curry cut in calamitously"
"Damn, I forgot my plate"
"Slipping the 4 wheel steering past scrutineering didn't pay off"
"RSG: defining the track since 2013"
"3 laps up, he stopped to build a sand castle"
"John, that dishwashing liquid was for the windscreen!"
"Lining up the late apex"
"Scandie flick - what was step two again?"
"7 Tenths - yeah right."
"Go hard, go WIDE!!"
"RSG: Taking racing room to a whole new level"
"Get this video now for just $4.99"
"Who's that chick in the miniskirt with the camer......aaagh..."
This is one of those times you're grateful for a real handbrake to help turn in. The action looks to be happening at the right end of the field!
Last edited by 996tnz; 12-14-2014 at 10:44 PM.
I'm gonna make you an offer you cannot refuse.........
FYI - for the road warriors keen for another SI trip, the SI club members are having a weekend in and around Tekapo on 28 May 2015. Sounds like well sorted social event. If anyone is keen for another SI trip next year, it would be a good idea to tie in around this??
FYI - for the road warriors keen for another SI trip, the SI club members are having a weekend in and around Tekapo on 28 May 2015. Sounds like well sorted social event. If anyone is keen for another SI trip next year, it would be a good idea to tie in around this??